[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Music Therapy for Children and Youth” google_fonts=”font_family:Bitter%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is believed that every child has the innate and wonderful ability to understand the meaning of music and respond to it. Music provides a safe and secure environment where\u00a0children can fully and completely live. The musical experience of being free, accepted, and confident contributes to building a healthy relationship and provides motivation for acquiring functional skills. Music plays an important role in reaching their developmental potential.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Music Therapy Services for Children with Special Needs ” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%2335855f” google_fonts=”font_family:Cabin%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Music Therapy Assessment” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23f26522″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cabin%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The music therapy assessment process is designed to gain an understanding of the individual\u2019s current level of functioning while engaging in a variety of intentional and developmentally sound music experiences. The music therapy intervention plan is based on the assessment outcomes. It integrates a variety of strategies and music therapy techniques (e.g., singing, vocalization, instrumental play, movement, musical improvisation, or\u00a0composition\/songwriting). The assessment usually takes 2 sessions to complete.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Individual Music Therapy” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23f26522″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cabin%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Each session is scheduled for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the individual’s attention span. The client engages in a variety of musical experiences that are designed to specifically impact the goals.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Group Music Therapy” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23f26522″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cabin%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Group music therapy sessions provide a unique opportunity for individuals to come together and interact with peers. Music therapists structure group sessions in a multitude of ways for the development and\/or strengthening of a host of physical, cognitive, social, communicative, and emotional based skills.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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