Music Therapy at NONA Child Development Centre

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Music Therapy

Definition

Music therapy is the prescribed use of music and music-related strategies, by a qualified music therapist to assist or motivate a child towards specific, non-musical goals music therapy is an established health profession similar to physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

In a centre or home and/or community setting, music therapists use music and music activities to achieve goals outlined by the family and team members. Music therapists do not usually work on music goals; that is, music therapists do not teach children to play instruments.

Philosophy

Music is an “universal language” that is often the first thing to which a child relates. It occurs naturally in our environment in many settings and is a socially appropriate activity and leisure skill. Children with special needs are not necessarily disabled in their musical skills, and music therapy can be an occasion for a child to shine, as well as an opportunity to reinforce non-musical goals.

Music therapy can address several needs simultaneously in a positive and exciting medium; it may provide pleasurable learning that promotes success.
Music is often the first thing to which a child relates. It is a “universal language that crosses all cultural lines. Music occurs naturally in our environment in many setting and is a socially appropriate activity and leisure skill.
Music structures time in a way that we can understand “that’s the last verse and then I do …).
Music provides a meaningful, enjoyable context for repetition.
Music provides social opportunities that are structured for verbal and nonverbal communication.
It should be noted that children with disabilities are not necessarily disabled in their musical skills.
Not only may music activities be opportunities for a child to “shine”, but also they may be used to reinforce non-musical goals.

Most people, especially children, enjoy music – therefore, music therapy can be the therapy that reinforces all other therapies.

Goals

To provide group and individual music therapy interventions which meet the individual treatment needs of the child and to maximize participation, communication and self-expression.
To build skills for community participation.
To allow family members, caregivers and other professionals an opportunity to witness a child's potential through music.

Population

Music therapy is available at the Centre to children from birth to school age who are delayed in more than one skill area, and/or have significant communication impairments.

Services Provided

a. Assessment of child’s strengths and needs, as well as child’s response to music, music skills and musical preferences, and family desired outcomes.

b. Individual music therapy sessions.

c. Provide individualized recorded music for children to listen to at home which reinforces therapy sessions.

d. Short term group therapy in conjunction with other NONA programs.

e. Consultation to NONA program staff to provide suggestion on how to use music to facilitate other interventions.

f. Music activities at special NONA Child Development Centre events.

g. Musical instrument and music lending library.

h. Educational/information session for the community regarding music therapy.

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