Music Therapy for School Aged Children
Music therapy can be very beneficial for school aged children with additional needs.
It can be used in conjunction with the child’s school curriculum, to aid students in social situations, to allow self-expression, and to regulate emotions and sensory processing in a school environment.
Children who participate in music therapy will have an individualised plan that is set by the Registered Music Therapist in collaboration with parents and other therapists.
Music therapy can be used for:
- Body awareness and sensory integration
- Speech & language
- Sequencing & memory
- Social skills
- Increased attention control
- Literacy and numeracy
- Self-expression
- Motor planning
- Concepts
- Improved mental health
- Education themes
Music Therapy for Adolescents
Adolescence is an incredibly important stage of life as young people begin to explore their identity, passions, and independence. This can be an exciting and challenging time, with increased complexity for those with additional support and mental health needs.
Music therapy for teenagers can support building:
- Self awareness and self expression
- Independence
- Manage mental health and wellbeing
- Independence Emotional awareness
- Social connections
Our team of Registered Music Therapists are trained in supporting young people through this crucial stage of life, using evidence based music therapy techniques such as:
- Instrument playing and singing
- Song writing
- Song sharing
- Playlist creation
- Lyric analysis
- Improvisation
- Collaborative music making
How can I access music therapy for my child / teenager?
Music therapists offer music therapy services for school aged children and adolescents in education, public health programs, paediatric and private practice settings. Many families access music therapy through private practice settings.
Get Started Today
Contact us today to learn more about how Music Beat Therapy Services can support your child/teenager and book in for an assessment.