Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day

Presented by: Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMTJanuary 31, 2013

My Background

Music Therapy and Psychology

Pianist, Violinist

Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)

Neurologic Music Therapy

The Parish School

“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT

Music Therapy

Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. (www.musictherapy.org)

Population/Setting

The Parish School/Carruth Center“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT

Why music?

Brain prefers information in organized and structured format.

Concrete, multi-sensory: visual, auditory, tactile, all senses

Universal: crosses age, gender, and culture

Fun, motivating, and natural reinforcer

Stimulates both sides of the brain

“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT

Benefits of Music

Areas it addresses

Behavioral, Cognitive, Communicative, Social, Sensory-Motor, Emotion

Selfs: esteem, confidence, discipline

Group cohesion

Creativity“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT

Music & Speech

Pitch

Rhythm

Tone

Dynamics

Self-expression

Communication: turn taking, listening, responding

“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT

Music and AutismIndividuals with ASD respond positively to music

Structure and sensory input establishes response and expectations, positive interactions

Promote relatedness, relaxation, learning, self-expression

Addresses multiple developmental issues at the same time

Success-oriented opportunities for achievement and mastery“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT

Music Class

Hello

Singing

Dancing

Instrument Play

Book/Color/Special Activity

Wellness

Good-bye“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT

Academics in Music

Follow class thematic units

Instrument Play

Dance

Songs

“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT

Sessions and Lessons

Teacher referral for short-term music therapy

Learn specific academic concept/skill

Part of tuition

Part of the school day

Adaptive music lessons“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT

Blog:

www.MusicTherapyMoves.com

“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT

Thank you!

Questions?

“Benefits of Integrating Music Into the School Day” by Hilary Yip, MT-BC, NMT