Child Development

Music therapy has a variety of benefits in children including emotional regulation, communication and social skills, physical development and special educative needs.
Both individual and group sessions are tailor designed to meet unique goals.
A wide variety of methods and techniques can be used to address specific needs.

Common needs address:
Emotional regulation: Music can be used to help regulation emotions by offering a safe and supportive environment where children can gain the confidence to express themselves through music and song.

Communication skills: Musical activities that involve turn-taking, listening or call and response can help develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills. This can lead to greater social interaction and empathy.

Physical development: Music therapy can offer physical development support in children. By incorporating coordination and movement in to musical activities, through instrument play or dancing, a child has the ability to use both gross and fine motor skills.

Cognitive development: Music can promote attention, memory and problem solving skills. Musical activities can offer memory recall, pattern recognition and sequencing.

Pain management: Music can help children cope with pain or discomfort. Through distraction, anxiety relief and relaxation, music therapy is effective pre and post medical treatments.

Another great way to enhance child development is through group therapy. Rhythmic Kids is a preschool age playgroup that encourages regulation and social skills.