Thera+Kids Associates is a multidisciplinary pediatric group serving children and their families in the Bellaire, Texas and surrounding communities. This unique clinic offers a holistic approach to child development with a variety of therapists and specialists. Thera+Kids utilizes a unique approach to child therapy through creative modalities and interventions to approach speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, mindfulness groups, yoga, and more.
Benefits of Music Therapy
Music Therapy is a way to connect with children, foster creative communication, and enhance fine and gross motor skills. Music Therapy is a non-intrusive participatory experience for children to express themselves through music using lyrics, instruments, beats, and more. This form of therapy encourages kids to explore their creativity in a supportive environment where they can become more comfortable expressing themselves.
Music Therapy Evaluations
Assessments in therapy are utilized in order to gain more information about a participant. With music therapy, an evaluation assesses the child’s psychological, communicative, social, and cognitive functioning from a strengths-based perspective. Kids may be observed while listening to or creating music. A Music Therapy evaluation is not skills-based; instead, it focuses on the child as a whole and uses music as a way to help them better communicate about their experiences.
Individual Treatment Sessions
A lot of variety is involved in a Music Therapy individual treatment session. A child may use a variety of musical instruments to make up music, to sing familiar songs, or even to make up their own song. They may also dance or move with the music to express themselves more physically. Overall, a Music Therapy session is an active and engaging experience for children and kids to develop skills through music. Because music is so universal, it can often create a comfortable environment and an emotional experience. Contact Thera+Kids to learn more about Music Therapy evaluations, individual treatment sessions, and small group experiences.
