Music Therapy helps children with behavior, communication, attention and motivation by using two approaches that includes either group sessions or one on one sessions where the therapist plays a piano or guitar to keep children in rhythm. 

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Music therapy helps patients grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and mentally including improving their cognitive, motor skills and behavior by part taking in writing, listening and discussing songs

Physical medicine & Rehabilitation: Music Therapy 

Music therapy. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei. (n.d.). https://www1.cgmh.org.tw/intr/intr2/c3390/en/music-therapy.htm 


Reference to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Music Therapy 

Approaches of Music Therapy with Children 

Music Therapy is found to be effective to decrease depression and anxiety, help adults suffered from a stroke and children with autism with their attention span, improve mood and help with social skills and behavior. 

Effectiveness of Music Therapy 

Active Music Therapy is when during the therapy session, patients participants either by playing instruments, dancing with music or singing. 

Active Music Therapy 

Passive Music Therapy is also known as Sensory Music Therapy when during therapy sessions, patients listen to music they are familiar with that creates an environment for patients to feel safe and comfortable. 

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