This therapy uses music to treat physical and mental health problems. Music therapy may involve singing, listening, moving, playing instruments, and other creative activities. Music therapists may also suggest ways to use music at home.
Music therapy may help children:
Music therapy may involve listening, singing, creating, moving and feeling. Working with a music therapist can help your child relax and focus on changing his thoughts, feelings and behaviors. The effect of music depends on pitch, volume, harmony, melody, and rhythm.
Music therapists may work with healthcare providers, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and speech/language pathologists. Ask questions and get referrals from people you know and trust. You could check with:
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