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SERVICE CODE
693


CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Social Recreation, Camp & Creative Arts


SUB-CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Music Therapist


EARLY START AGES (0-3)
Yes


CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Yes


ADULT SERVICES
Yes

 

Who can help me use music to help me express my feelings and improve motor skills by learning different instruments?

SCDD Description

A service that uses music to help self-advocates with self-awareness, gross and fine motor skills, and visual, auditory, and tactile sensitivity.

DDS Description

A Music Therapist is a registered professional who uses music activities to support an individual’s development and well-being. Services focus on areas such as communication, motor skills, emotional expression, socialization, and reducing challenging behaviors.

Example

You love listening to hip hop, jazz, classical, or rock music. Music helps you express how you feel. Playing different instruments also exercises your motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and listening skills.