The first time we were introduced to music therapy was shortly after Liam was diagnosed with autism. I had joined a ton of mommy groups on Facebook and someone shared an article that Lowcountry Autism Foundation was hosting a music therapy session for FREE.
I had no clue what it was, but figured it would be great to get around a group of moms with children similar to Liam.
My assumption, naturally, was that music would be involved. Hence the name...music therapy. But music therapy is much more than just playing instruments.
My assumption, naturally, was that music would be involved. Hence the name...music therapy. But music therapy is much more than just playing instruments.
Music therapy is a clinical form of intervention to accomplish an individualized goal by applying and incorporating therapeutic practices while playing music.
It's different, but has been proven to be effective. This year would make two years that Liam has been in music therapy.
Liam's first music therapy session was as I expected. It was new for me and him so we observed more than participated.
The instructor utilized a few instruments like cymbals and clackers to help the group introduce themselves. I remember Liam shaking his cymbals as he stated what his name was to the group. Or when they used the clackers to recite their ABCs.
Liam has always been musically inclined from a very young age. I knew that I wanted to get him involved in music, but my main concern was finding an instructor that would understand his special needs. So, I signed him up for music therapy.
With the help of a few scholarships and grants, we were awarded funding to pay for music therapy services. Unfortunately, music therapy isn't a clinical service that most health insurances are willing to cover.
I am thankful to Palmetto Music Therapy for all of the work they've done with Liam these last couple of years.
Liam has always been musically inclined from a very young age. I knew that I wanted to get him involved in music, but my main concern was finding an instructor that would understand his special needs. So, I signed him up for music therapy.
With the help of a few scholarships and grants, we were awarded funding to pay for music therapy services. Unfortunately, music therapy isn't a clinical service that most health insurances are willing to cover.
I am thankful to Palmetto Music Therapy for all of the work they've done with Liam these last couple of years.
It has helped to build Liam's confidence socially. It has helped him incorporate math, reading, and writing with music. And also, it has helped him strengthen his fine motor skills.
Liam's therapist took note to how talented he was and began teaching Liam to play different songs. Liam caught on quickly. Music therapy has allowed Liam the space to achieve personal goals while also learning more about music too. Through music therapy he's learned to play the keyboard, ukulele, and xylophone.
Music therapy may be a bit unorthodox, but consider it this way; we all have a unique way of learning and working towards a goal. For some, like Liam, music has been the way.
Liam's therapist took note to how talented he was and began teaching Liam to play different songs. Liam caught on quickly. Music therapy has allowed Liam the space to achieve personal goals while also learning more about music too. Through music therapy he's learned to play the keyboard, ukulele, and xylophone.
Music therapy may be a bit unorthodox, but consider it this way; we all have a unique way of learning and working towards a goal. For some, like Liam, music has been the way.
