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Therapeutic music protocols based in scientific research and are applicable to many diagnoses that involve motor, speech, and cognition challenges. Click the button below to explore more of the specifics regarding music therapy and people who can be helped.
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His fondest wish is for real friends, but he’s always been different from the other children with his love of spinning in circles and making silly sounds. Being brilliant with math accidentally leads him to discover a love of music.
Music therapy protocols help Trevor with his attention focus and overall coordination. His daily Skally walk helps him immensely and then the idea for the walk is shared with Grandfather Hakeem, who finds his Parkinson's disease gait difficulties much improved.
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Keyboardists Trevor and Tasha, along with bass player Bijan, drummer Ryan, and vocalist Becky make up the band. They write or re-write songs to help with memory (for science tests, for example) or with movement (the Skally walk), as well as have a ball with music.
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The American Music Therapy Association is the go-to source for all questions on how to find a certified music therapist.
The Music Teachers National Association is an organization that supports teachers and methodology for all instruments and voice.
The Autism Society of America is a premiere site full of valuable information supporting families of persons with autism.
Animal therapy was not mentioned in Trevor's story, but research has shown it to be effective in working with children with autism.