Music Therapy
Our Music Therapy services aree offered in both individual and group formats. Services are open to children, adolescents, and adults with autism, developmental delays, physical handicaps, learning disabilities, and other special needs.
If you are interested in individual or group sessions, please contact Shannon Laine, MT-BC, NMT at (603) 644-4548 or email Shannon to schedule an appointment. Music Therapy is an allied health profession similar to occupational and physical therapy. It consists of the use of music to address behavioral, social, communicative, physical, sensory-motor, and/or cognitive functioning. Music enables those without language to communicate, participate, and express themselves non-verbally. It promotes relatedness, relaxation, and learning through concrete, multi-sensory stimulation. At the same time, musical structures and elements provide a sense of security and familiarity.
Since music is processed in both hemispheres of the brain, music can stimulate cognitive functioning and may assist participants in the development of verbal communication, speech and language skills. In addition, music is highly engaging, and can motivate clients to reduce negative and/or self-stimulatory responses, as well as increase participation in more socially acceptable ways.
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Sessions commence with a consultation with the music therapist, parent/guardian, and student. An assessment of the student’s current level of functioning will take place to determine specific therapeutic goals as well as a timeline for treatment. Goals can be established to coincide with IEP goals, or any goals that the parent/guardian would like the student to achieve. An evaluation will be held approximately every six months.
Music Therapy services are offered in individual, dyad, and group formats. Services are open to children, adolescents and adults with:
- Autism
- Developmental delays
- Physical handicaps
- Learning disabilities
- Other special needs
Meet our Music Therapists
Our Music Therapists are board certified by the American Music Therapy Association.
Shannon Laine, MT-BC, NMT is our Director of Music Therapy . Shannon received her BM in Music Therapy from Anna Maria College, and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with special needs both in hospitals and private situations. Shannon is an accomplished violinist and also plays piano, cello and guitar. She is currently the only certified Neurologic Music Therapist in the state.
Private Classes Full School Year Tuition
Private individual sessions are offered in 30, 45 and 60 minute sessions at MCMS. To learn more, email Shannon or call her at 603-644-4548. Open enrollment with tuition pro-rated based upon start date.
30 minute session per week $1414 45 minute session per week $1856 60 minute session per week $2475
For many children, social skills are successfully developed in small group settings. Music therapy dyads are groups of 2 children who have similar needs and learning goals. Dyads are offered in 30 and 45 minute sessions and meet once each week for 14 weeks. Dyads are available upon request.
30 minute per week dyad sessions $420
45 minute per week dyad sessions $560
Music Therapy groups are focused on increasing the student’s social and communication skills, awareness of others, turn taking, and following directions. All groups will have a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 participants. Students may be verbal or non-verbal and are welcome to bring any augmentative communication devices that may enhance communication and participation. Groups will be determined by age, diagnosis and the developmental level of each participant. Typical activities in music therapy groups include instrument playing (percussive instruments, guitar, piano), song writing, improvisation, familiar and unfamiliar song singing, music with movement, and many other music-based activities. Families are welcome to tour the music school prior to the commencement of a music therapy group.
Tuition: $395
Length: 45 minutes/14 weeks
Music Therapy in Your Community
MCMS partners with non-profit organizations and public schools to bring music therapy services to students with special needs. Our partners have included:
Referral Agencies:
Gateways Community Services (Nashua)
Moore Center Services (Manchester)
Community Bridges (Concord)
One Sky Community Services (Portsmouth)
Lakes Region Community Services (Laconia)
Partnership Organizations (Past and Present):
Easter Seals
Therapy and the Performing Arts
Kidz Play
PLUS Company
Seniors Count!
Litchfield School District
Manchester School District
Timberlane Regional School District
Hollis School District
Hooksett School District
Amherst School District
Merrimack School District
Salem School District
HEAR in NH
To bring Music Therapy into your organization, email Shannon Laine or call her at 603-644-4548.
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