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Questions

WHO BENEFITS FROM MUSIC THERAPY?    

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Many people can benefit from music therapy including those with Apraxia of Speech, Alzheimers Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual & Developmental Differences, neurologic disorders, stroke, terminal illness, and more. Clients do not need prior musical training to benefit from music therapy!

HOW ARE GOALS ADDRESSED?   

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Using individualized treatment plans and evidence-based interventions, board certified music therapists can help clients achieve their goals. Learn more about goals and the music therapy process.

wHAT IS A MUSIC THERAPY SESSION LIKE?    

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Music therapy sessions may consist of live or recorded music, singing, or the use of instruments to achieve non-musical goals. Ranging in duration and intensity, individual experiences in sessions are highly adaptive and differ from client to client. Learn more about this process!

CAN MUSIC THERAPY ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF MYSELF OR A LOVED ONE?    

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Music therapy can address a variety of needs including those is the areas of cognition, emotional well-being, communication, socialization, physical movement, sensory stimulation and quality of life. Learn more about music therapy goals.​

where do sessions take place?

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Music therapy sessions can take place just about anywhere, but our services are provided through partnerships with Nemours Children's Health, an outpatient Specialty Care clinic in the heart of Jacksonville, and at UF Health as part of the treatment team for the Haley Brain Wellness Program.