{"id":11099,"date":"2016-02-16T15:33:03","date_gmt":"2016-02-16T23:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/?p=11099"},"modified":"2023-11-08T10:28:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T18:28:30","slug":"special-needs-music-therapy-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/games-and-activities\/special-needs-music-therapy-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Having Fun with Special Needs Music Therapy in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for ways to help your child with special needs accomplish their speech and language goals? Why not try music therapy? \u201cMusic Therapy is the clinical and evidenced-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program,\u201d according to the American Music Therapy Association. Music therapy can effect changes in a child\u2019s behavior and facilitate development in communication, social\/emotional, sensory-motor, and\/or cognitive skills. We got out to have some fun with special needs music therapy in NYC!<\/p>\n

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Photo<\/a> by\u00a0Douglas Pimentel<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Some neighborhoods in NYC offer drop-in sing-alongs at local cafes\/bookstores\u2014however these tend to be aimed towards younger children (6 to\u00a048 months) and can feel\u00a0overcrowded at times. This can especially be a challenge for some\u00a0children with special needs, so rounded up several\u00a0places that offer music classes for all ages and have programs for\u00a0children with special needs.<\/p>\n

3 Great Organizations for Music Therapy in NYC<\/h2>\n
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Brooklyn Conservatory of Music<\/p><\/div>\n

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music<\/a> provide early intervention music classes with parental instruction on how to use music at home. Therapeutic music lessons and on-site music therapy is also offered for both children and adults. They are located in Park Slope, Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

Music activates, inspires, and stimulates emotional expression. Music relaxes, calms the nervous system and is helpful in restoring internal balance. Music connects us to ourselves and to others. Music is life affirming.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Piano Plus provides adapted instrument instruction in piano and guitar lessons to individuals with special needs. They also offer music therapy in NYC to individuals with special needs, both children and adults. They are located in the Upper East Side in Manhattan.<\/p>\n

Daniel\u2019s Music Foundation<\/a> (DMF) is a non-profit organization that offers both free and fee-based programs for individuals with special needs. Their individual and group programs are led by music therapists, special education teachers, and musicians. DMF is located in East Harlem, Manhattan.<\/p>\n