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Music Therapy and Inclusion

Music therapy helps children in terms of expressing and understanding their emotions, developing social and communication skills and building self-esteem. The aim is not to teach musical skills although this may be a side-benefit. Music is used as an expressive language to communicate with. It does not require the children to have had any previous music tuition, although an interest in music may be helpful. Music therapy can help children with a wide range of needs including:

• Emotional, social and behavioural difficulties
• Coping with the effect of trauma or bereavement
• ADHD and related disorders
• Autistic spectrum disorder

Currently, LMS offers 7 hours of clinical Music Therapy in the borough and is looking to extend this provision.

At the Clapham Music Centre, an Inclusion programme is offered that teaches musical skills to children who may not be able to access general music tuition, in a supportive environment.

LMS runs a drumming project at several special schools and Pupil Referral Units

If you would like more information about Inclusion and Music Therapy that Lambeth Music Service provide please refer to this document, if you would like LMS to speak to you regarding inclusion and music therapy, please contact us

 

 

 

 

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