Rhythm Matching
Level 1 � Sit in front of the person and tap out a simple , two‐step rhythm several times with your hand on the table . o Example : tap‐delay‐tapdelay … o Provide a verbal cue as well , if needed , by saying “ tap , delay , tap ” in the same rhythm as your hand .
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Task : �
Ask the person to tap in rhythm with you . o Stop tapping and let the person continue tapping in rhythm without you . o Provide guidance and physical assistance by placing your hand over that of the person and tapping as one , as needed .
Tap to the rhythm
Level 2
� Sit in front of the person and tap out a harder rhythm with your hand on the table . o Example : tap‐tap‐delay‐tap‐delay‐tap‐tap‐delay‐tap‐delay … o Explain what you are doing as the person watches . For example , “ I am tapping once , then waiting a second , and then tapping twice .” o Vary rhythms and tempos as the person progresses
� Ask the person to tap in rhythm with you . o Stop tapping and let the person continue taping in rhythm without you .
Task : � Tap to the rhythm
Level 3 � Sit with the person facing away from you and tap out a harder rhythm with your hand on the table . o Example : tap‐tap‐delay‐tap‐delay‐tap‐tap‐delay‐tap‐delay … o Encourage the person to explain what you are doing without the person watching what you do . o Vary rhythms and tempos as the person progresses
� Ask the person to tap in rhythm with you . o Stop tapping and let the person continue taping in rhythm without you .
Task : � Tap to the rhythm
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