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How music therapists can help children with communication

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Do you have a child who has speech delays or a speech disorder? Is your child non-verbal? It may surprise you to learn that a music therapist can help!  As always, the precise goals and techniques used by a music therapist will vary depending on the needs of the child.

Working with your SLP as a member of the team

Your music therapist can work with your SLP to ensure that goals are complementary. In some cases, music therapists and SLP’s can provide joint sessions [Read more…] about How music therapists can help children with communication

Music Therapy Through Life: Mid to Late Childhood and Adolescence

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Parents who seek music therapy for their children in this age range may be looking to address similar issues to those for younger children: common diagnoses include Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD), Genetic Disorders (such as Down Syndrome), Developmental Delays, and Speech Disorders and Delays.

In addition, older children who are now in school may be discovering new challenges such as learning disorders or bullying, and children and adolescents may be struggling with mental health concerns such as depression or anxiety. Music therapy can also help children who are going through a difficult time,  such as a death in the family, parental divorce, or a life-changing illness. [Read more…] about Music Therapy Through Life: Mid to Late Childhood and Adolescence

Music Therapy Through Life: Early Childhood

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Early childhood is a time when children may begin to exhibit signs of issues such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Cerebral Palsy, Speech Disorders/ Delays, and Developmental Delays.

Taking advantage of the developing brain

Children are growing rapidly during this stage, and their brains are no exception. We know now that brains have plasticity, or the ability to change and rewire themselves. This is especially true in babies and young children, who have brains that are still developing. [Read more…] about Music Therapy Through Life: Early Childhood