Music Therapy
Rooted in Music Education
how do we “do” Music Therapy?
One of our clients using our weighted blanket to feel more grounded while learning a melody on the xylophone. Creating safe sensory experiences and spaces allows our clients to reach their musical potential.
At Westmount Music Therapy, we are success oriented and evidence based. That is why we get big results. We are unique in our execution of music therapy, where the focus is on education and our client's natural strength in music, in a structured, predictable, positive environment. When active in music, we can achieve goals such as language development, fine and gross motor skills, social learning, expressive and receptive language, and more. Music provides the basis for all of these learning opportunities, and we take advantage of our clients natural curiosity towards music and run with it.
Who can Music Therapy Benefit?
At Westmount Music Therapy, the majority of our clientele have autism, although we also work with a wide variety of children and teens with different strengths and challenges. We do not discriminate, and our goal is to reach as many children and teens who may benefit from music education and it’s therapeutic benefits. Not sure if music therapy could benefit someone you love? Call us!!
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Global Developmental Delay
Other Neuro-Diversities
Anxiety
Apraxia
Depression
What Therapeutic Goals Can Music Therapists Address?
Luckily for us, anyone who engages in music learning or music education can take advantage these non-musical benefits:
Language Development
Appropriate Social Skills
Increased attention Span
Deceased Anxiety
Emotional Stability
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Appropriate Self-Expression
Communication Skills
Self-Esteem
Relaxation
Does the client need to be a musician for music therapy to be effective?
No, music therapy can be effective for people of all musical ability.