Music Therapy 1/1
1 year to 18 years
Music
Therapy is the clinical and evidence based use of music
interventions to accomplish physical, emotional, cognitive, and social
needs of individuals of all ages. Through
these musical interventions,the clients' abilities are strengthened
and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also
provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find
it difficult to express themselves in words. Research in music therapy
supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical
rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people's motivation
to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for
clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of
feelings. ADAPTED LESSONS
Many
children with special needs show interest in learning an instrument,
but are not able to benefit from traditional music lessons. Our music
therapists specialize in adapting instructional methods based on the
child?s individual strengths and learning style.Adaptations may include the following:
- Color-coding for children who are not able to read traditional music notation
- Use of schedules, scripts, and visual aids to structure the session and reduce frustration
- Focus on the child's preferred songs and music genres
- Use of musical exploration and improvisation to increase creativity
- Use of sensory breaks and activities to incorporate whole body learning
A few examples of some goals that may be addressed during lessons may include:
- Attending to the instrument for a marked period of time
- Learning new material (songs, theory, technique, etc.)
- Time spent outside of the lesson practicing skills
- Working through emotional states
- Ability to stay calm and focused while attending to instrument
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