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