September 2019 marks the 4th birthday of Sound Expression’s clinic at North Ryde. So I decided to reflect and look back at our Youtube videos, our website news, our Facebook and Instagram posts – I can’t help but smile and feel rather proud of what we have achieved over those 4 years. One of the […]
Andy finds his voice!
/in Awesome Achievements /by editorAndy attends music therapy to work on the prosody and volume of his speech. Andy’s speech is often equally stressed and monotone. As music and language are processed in similar areas in the brain, various musical interventions are used to support Andy’s goals.
Group Music Therapy addressing social communication and emotional regulation goals
/in News /by editorOne of our therapists Pete McDonald has been running Saturday groups at Sound Expression this year with the help of volunteer Izzy. One of these groups includes Sacha, Evan and Tadgh.
IANI SUJONO WINS ‘OUTSTANDING BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR’ AWARD
/in News, Press /by editorWe made the front page of our local paper! One of our directors Iani Sujono won Outstanding Business Person of the Year at this year’s Northern Districts Local Business Awards! An amazing achievement up against a very worthy field of finalists. It is a testament to her incredible hard work, dedication to her clients and […]
A REFLECTION FROM IANI SUJONO, DIRECTOR OF SOUND EXPRESSION
/in News /by editorSeptember 2019 marks the 4th birthday of Sound Expression’s clinic at North Ryde. So I decided to reflect and look back at our Youtube videos, our website news, our Facebook and Instagram posts – I can’t help but smile and feel rather proud of what we have achieved over those 4 years. One of the […]
SOUND EXPRESSION FEATURED IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER
/in Press /by editorThis month Sound Expression was featured in our local newspaper ‘The Weekly Times’ promoting the thriving business hub on Avon Road North Ryde, along with 3 of our neighbouring businesses.
Outstanding Specialised Business Finalist for Local Business Awards
/in News /by editorAwesome news! We have been nominated as a Finalist for “Outstanding Specialised Business” for the Northern District Local Business Awards.
GROUP MUSIC THERAPY – ADDRESSING PLAY AND SOCIAL SKILLS
/in News /by editorWe’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. This group targets play and social skills – so important in any child’s development. We work on goals such as: regulation […]
Five Little Ducks – a fun way to develop multiple skills!
/in Musical Tips /by editorBooks & bells are an awesome way to address various areas of need. 1. Serve as a visual anchor for clients who move around a lot 2. Address inhibitory control and ability to initiate 3. Work on sustained and alternating attention 4. Encourage vocalisation/verbalisation/singing
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
/in News /by editorAs well as following us on Facebook, you can now also follow us on Instagram for updates within our community, musical tips and resources and all things music therapy! @soundexpressionaus
Sound Expression Clinic has expanded!
/in News /by editorThree years ago we opened our clinic at North Ryde with three music therapy rooms. The rooms filled quite quickly with children and adults accessing music therapy and music lessons. We are very excited to announce that we are now onto the next stage of our journey: we have taken over the premises next door […]