Social Skills Through Music (Accessible for ALL Communication Styles)
Teacher Leif, MT-BC
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(74)
Learn and practice social skills through song with Board Certified Music Therapist, Teacher Leif! This course is highly adaptable for students using AAC devices and/or students with expressive language delays, Autism, etc.
Class experience
Beginner Level
Students will learn the building blocks of social skills through a variety of music based games, activities, and song. Students will have the opportunity to practice basic conversation with peers using their preferred means of communication (AAC, speaking, visual supports). We will cover greetings/goodbyes, getting to know a friend (asking and answering questions), and basics of reciprocal conversation. All methods of communication are welcome and respected. My teaching style is upbeat and...
- social skills development - naturalistic & fun environment for expressive communication!
Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT) Completed course: Evidence Based Practices for Students with Mild/Moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
No formal assessment.Grades Offered
AAC, switches, sign, and neurodiverse communicators welcome. I have 6+ year in inclusion classrooms as a Music Therapist and find that music making is intrinsically a powerful way to connect learners of all kinds.
Students should be prepared with any adapted communication supports, and an instrument of choice (it can be a water bottle filled with rice)!
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(74)
Welcome! I am Leif, a Board Certified Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist with a specialization in IEP-based services. I am passionate about making learning accessible, engaging, and musical!I am a published writer (Oxford University...
Group Class
$18
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class
