GROUP MUSIC THERAPY – ADDRESSING PLAY AND SOCIAL SKILLS
We’d like to introduce you to our music therapy groups – we have a number of them and this one is run on Saturdays and comprises children aged around 6 to 8 years old, supported by their music therapists Iani Sujono and Rob Devlin. This group targets play and social skills – so important in […]
“BALANCING BEAM” – Awesome Achievement by Sacha (original composition)
Some outstanding songwriting from Sacha, one of our young clients! Assisted by our music therapist Pete McDonald, the song was created over several weeks. Discussions were had around an activity in Sacha’s week that he enjoys, the things that happen at it and how it makes him feel. With some improvised guitar accompaniment, Sacha sang […]
Em’s Awesome Achievements!
Meet Em! Em who has Cerebral Palsy and Cortical Vision Impairment engages in music therapy to support her development. Thanks to an incredibly generous anonymous donor, Em is able to access music therapy with her music therapist Iani Sujono. Watch as she focuses on integrating all her sensory systems with such determination!
DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH MUSIC THERAPY
You may have met Dre in our earlier videos. Dre is an autistic young boy who loves his music In this video you see him developing his regulation skills. Dre has come ahead in leaps and bounds! A much more regulated child, Dre is now working on his social and engagement skills with his music […]
Developing Communication Skills Through Music Therapy
How do MUSIC THERAPISTS use music to develop COMMUNICATION SKILLS in children? This video gives you an insight into how music therapists utilise musical interventions to achieve developmental goals.
Alex playing Three Little Birds on the piano
Watch Alex as he learns to play the chords to Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds on the piano! Alex is an autistic young boy who has an innate talent for music. Recently he has been learning how to play chords on the piano in his music lessons, supported by Iani Sujono. Here’s a little snippet […]
Learning to Engage Through Music Therapy
Meet Daniel! Daniel is a 3 year old autistic boy who is in the early stages of exploring ways to engage and communicate with others. Here’s his journey so far, supported by his music therapist Iani Sujono.
Developing Regulation Skills
Meet Dre! Dre is an autistic young boy who loves being immersed in music but he finds it difficult to regulate his energy. His music therapist Pete McDonald is helping Dre to develop his regulation skills while still nurturing his love for musical freedom.
How can music help autistic children?
At our music therapy clinic, we use music to address children’s developmental goals. This video shows how music can help autistic children.