Motor Abilities
Research is highly conclusive in supporting rhythm as an external timekeeper for
movement. Basic goal areas such as bilateral integration, crossing midline, visual-motor
integration, or imitating movement can be functionally translated into music-based
interventions. For these skills, rhythmic timing cues, song lyrics, and musical
instruments are used to increase an individual's motivation to participate, improve
coordination, and increase duration of motor participation.
Cognitive
| Academic goals
Communication | Social Interaction
goals
Behavior goals
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Behavior
Condition
Criteria
Mastery |
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Motor Goal Example
John will cross midline independently
given a drum and rhythmic cues
five consecutive times
during three of four sessions.
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