Special Needs
Music therapists at MusicWorx are trained to work with individuals diagnosed with developmental and neurodevelopmental challenges of all ages.
Music therapy…
- Increases purposeful communication skills
- Improves social competence
- Enhances emotion regulation
- Promotes full inclusion in community performances
- Provides motor and sensory experiences
- Reinforces academic and cognitive function
- Builds confidence and independence
Approach
Every individual is unique and possesses a wide spectrum of interests, strengths, challenges, and capacities. MusicWorx’s San Diego staff have certification in not only Neurologic Music Therapy, but also DIR®/Floortime™, an empowering, relationship-based framework informed by neuroscience.
DIR®/FLOORTIME™
DIR®/FLOORTIME™ is used across one’s lifespan with individuals with challenges or those undiagnosed. MusicWorx is the only agency in San Diego trained to provide this humanistic and neurodevelopmental treatment approach!
Learn More About DIR®/Floortime™
Techniques
The music therapy experience emphasizes the interactive process rather than the performance. We use the following techniques to enhance these experiences.
- Singing/vocalizations
- Instrument play
- Movement/dance
- Music improvisation
- Songwriting/composition
- Music listening
- Music technology exercises
- Adapted instruction
Services
All clients receive an assessment and an individual treatment plan.
Individual Music Therapy
Research-based therapy to meet the academic, sensorimotor, emotional, social, communication, and development needs of each individual.
Social Group Experiences
Promoting interaction with peers through interactive music-making
Adapted Music Lessons
Creative and innovative approaches to learning how to play an instrument incorporating visuals, color-coding, and technology.
Rock Band
A fun social experience for those interested in practicing, recording, and performing with peers in a band setting.