Children ages 3 months to 18 years old with a diagnosis of physical or intellectual limitations are served by Rhythm-N-You Music Therapy.

music for special needs children

These disorders include, but are not limited to:

  • Autism Spectrum
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Angelman Syndrome
  • Down Syndrome
  • Williams Syndrome
  • Speech & Language disorders
  • Speech & Language delays
  • Physical Abnormalities
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Hyperactivity
  • Emotional & Behavioral disorders
  • Developmental Delays

Goals – Cognitive, Behavioral and Physical

Music therapy addresses a wide range of goals and needs for children with special needs. These include cognitive, physical, communication, behavioral, emotional, and social skills.

Some of the goals include:

  • Improve expressive language
  • Increase vocalizations (for non-verbal clients/students)
  • Improve receptive language
  • Improve articulation
  • Develop pre-academic & academic skills
  • Improve pincer grasp
  • Improve palmer grasp
  • Improve attention span
  • Improve independent gross & fine motor movement
  • Improve upper limb strength
  • Tolerate new tasks
  • Increase sensory stimulation

Settings for Sessions

Rhythm-N-You Music Therapy provides services:

  • In the private clinic located in Lancaster
  • At client’s home
  • At client’s school (IEP-based therapy only)

*For more information about services provided through the public school districts, see Music Therapy in the Public Schools