Spencer Hardy Music Therapy - About Music Therapy


Music Therapy is an established health care profession that is used in a variety of health care and educational settings. Music Therapy utilizes music as a tool through which to address client needs and goals. Music Therapy provides the client access to a music making experience regardless of their musical abilities. Music Therapy meets the client at their level, and uses music to address their personal needs and development. While working with children and adults with special needs, therapeutic goals addressed in Music Therapy may include: Cognitive Development Attention Span Self Awareness Following Directions Sequencing Communication Non-Verbal Skills Sign Language Vocalization and Articulation Language Development Breath Support and Control Motor Development Motor Strength and Coordination Hand Eye Coordination Gross and Fine Motor Development Sensory Integration Auditory Procession Sensory Motor Skills Perceptual Motor Development Visual Tracking Tactile Stimulation	Social and Emotional Development Social Interaction Turn Taking Self Expression Communication of feelings Self-Regulation Healthy Communication Conflict Management Understanding Feelings of Others Pre-Academic Skills Imitation Group Skills Following Directions Pre-Reading Skills Academic/Educational Development Numbers and Counting Improved Reading Skills Reading Comprehension Memory/Recalling Skills Spelling Skills Math Skills
Music Therapy provides a safe and fun environment in which to allow the clients to develop and express themselves through a therapeutic relationship with music. For more information about Music Therapy for your child, or to set up an assessment contact Spencer.

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