Music Therapy

When music therapy was first brought up as a source available for Mason I didn't hesitate. Music therapy has so many benefits It helps children improve their gross and fine motor skills, aids in academic achievement, improves social interaction skills and helps with communication. Mason reacts to music in a positive way. Mason can be really upset I can turn on music or sing to him and he smiles instantly. It ALWAYS works. I was sure Music therapy would be positive for him. I was right! Music therapy he learned to hit drums, shake maracas and play with chimes. Which was HUGE for him because he was sensitive to touch he doesn't like to hold, or grab things, but for something to make a pretty sound or a loud noise he loved it. Since music therapy he has his own set of musical instruments and is his favorite thing to play with.

Masons music therapist is so sweet, gentle to Mason he loved her instantly. She sings, signs, and plays music, interacts with him and also taught him to strum on a chordaharp. She has a small pick for her and a large blue one for him. (the bottom pic you can see the large blue pick) she plays and sings while allowing mason to explore and strum. He would sit there for most of the therapy time wanting to play. She was impressed by how much he loved music and how he responds to it.

Something as simple as a keyboard can help Mason move from one end of the coffee table to the other, also helping with strength as he stands there banging on the keyboard making music he is also building muscle.