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Supporting Therapeutic goals, in multi-sensory ways
Music Therapy for Kids in North Vancouver
What Is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is a clinical practice offered by certified music therapists (MTAs) who are trained to use music to help support all stages and areas of development. They collaborate and connect with their clients, establishing individualized goals based on their clients strengths and interests, and create music-based interventions to help meet those goals and encourage, maintain, and promote health and development. Seven key areas or domains of focus in music therapy are: cognitive, communication, emotional, social, physical, musical, and spiritual.
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At Little Peak Therapy, Music therapy helps support children's emotional, social, and developmental growth, while using the power of music to help them discover new ways to connect with themselves and others. Whether a child needs support with communication, emotional regulation, motor skills, or confidence, music therapy offers a playful, engaging, and motivating space where growth and connection can unfold.
Supporting Development Through Music
Music therapists use a strengths-based approach, designing individualized sessions around each child’s abilities, interests, and unique ways of interacting with the world. Allowing them to explore and create in a fun, play-based musical environment helps music bridge their existing strengths to new skills while creating meaningful connections.
Examples Goal Areas:
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Emotional expression and regulation
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Communication and language development
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Motor skills
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Cognitive development
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Social skills
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Sensory regulation
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Confidence and motivation
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Attention and focus
What It Can Look Like:
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Playing Instruments
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Singing
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Listening to music
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Music and movement
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Musical improvisation
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Song writing / creation
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Lyric Analysis
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Adapted Lessons
Common Areas of focus for Music Therapy at Little Peak Therapy:
1 / Communication Skills & Language
Supporting speech therapy goals through a holistic sensory experience.
2 / Emotional Expression & Regulation
Developing and practicing regulation strategies through rhythm, movement, and sounds.
3 / Social communication
Supporting relationship building through music therapy groups.
4 / Motor Development
Enhancing occupational therapy gross motor and fine motor goals.
5 / Adapted Lessons
For kids who are musical enthusiasts and would benefit from a therapeutic approach to learning how to use instruments or sing.
Is Music therapy Right for My Child?
Every child’s development is unique, but here are some signs that music therapy might be helpful:
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Difficulty with emotional or sensory regulation
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Seeks/enjoys auditory input
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Difficulty connecting with peers in traditional social settings.
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Difficulty with attending to activities without increased sensory input (movement, sounds, visuals, etc.).
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Whether you're noticing just one of these signs or simply have a gut feeling something isn’t quite clicking, trust that instinct. We're here to listen, guide, and support you and your child every step of the way. Reach out to book a free discovery call and find out if music therapy is right for your child.
FAQs: Understanding Music Therapy at Little Peak Therapy
