Music Therapy
Music Therapy Sessions in Lawrenceville and
Suwanee, GA (Ages 4 and Up)
Music therapy is a different program from music lessonsoffered at LSSM. With music therapy services, clients canexpect to receive private sessions with a music therapist towork on goals and objectives determined by your child’shighest area of need. Clients who may benefit from musictherapy could include children with autism, learningdisabilities, behavioral needs, Down Syndrome, speechdisorders, sensory needs, or mental health concerns. Clientsdo not need to have any musical skills or knowledge tobe eligible for music therapy! The music therapist will assessthe client to determine if they are a good fitfor music therapy.
Common Areas of Need
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Socialization (i.e. turn taking, sharing)
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Communication (both verbal and non-verbal)
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Physical (improving gross and fine motor movement)
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Behavioral (reducing maladaptive behaviors, increasing coping skills)
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Sensory (addressing sensory seeking behaviors).
All prospective clients will need to fill out a referral form and
complete a 3 session assessment period before actual enrollment.
Call for more information or feel free to fill out a referral form.
FAQs
What is music therapy?
Music therapy is a clinical, evidence-based practice where a therapist uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals. Music therapy can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals.
What are some goals my child might have?
Each goal and objective is specific to your child and their treatment process. Some common areas of need could include socialization (i.e. turn taking, sharing), communication (both verbal and non-verbal),
physical (improving gross and fine motor movement), behavioral (reducing maladaptive behaviors, increasing coping skills), and sensory (addressing sensory seeking behaviors).
How do I know if my child is a good fit for music therapy?
The music therapist will help with that determination! Through the assessment period, the music therapist will observe your child’s behaviors through thoughtful interventions. The music therapist will make the recommendation on continuing with services, or if adaptive lessons would be a better fit.
Will my child learn to play an instrument?
Not necessarily! Music therapy does not focus on music education, rather therapeutic outcomes that will benefit your child outside of the therapy session. Adaptive music lessons are available with the music
therapist if they are interested in learning an instrument.
What kind of things will my child be doing in music therapy?
Each music therapy session is catered to your individual child’s needs. While no two sessions are alike, some common interventions include: instrument play, moving to music, music listening, lyric analysis,
singing, humming, vocalizations, song writing, and music relaxation.
Can I sit in on the music therapy sessions?
Yes! All sessions are open to parents/guardians, though the music therapist may suggest waiting outside depending on your child’s needs. There are benefits to both being present in session and waiting outside. This will be discussed between the adult and the therapist.
How do I know if music therapy is working?
All sessions are documented by the music therapist. They are responsible for tracking data on goals/objectives to determine if treatment interventions/strategies are effective. The music therapist may also provide interventions that can be completed at home to support progress outside of the session space.
What is the difference between music therapy, music lessons, and adaptive lessons?
Music therapy focuses on goals that would most benefit the child outside of the session space. The focus is not on music education, rather supporting their needs using music as the tool to create change. Music lessons focus on overall music education and mastery of a specific instrument. Adaptive lessons can be helpful for students with learning differences or intellectual disabilities to learn to play an instrument, with extra support where needed.
