Services: Music Therapy; Music-Psychotherapy; Adapted Music Lessons; and Group Music classes for neurotypical or neurodivergent; Presentations & Consultation by request. "Play, Sing and Learn Through Music" - Maya Chriqui, BMT, MTA
Music at Heart offers Paediatric Music Therapy Services, Adapted Music Lessons for Children (various diagnosis, abilities and interests), Baby/Toddler & Preschool Time
Music Groups with caregiver (for typical kids and kids with special needs). Workshops, Consults & Presentations are available for Educational, Medical and/or Business Facilities. With over 25 years of experience using an evidence-based therapy practice (Music Therapy) in addition to having been trained in Neurologic Music Therapy (research-based system of 20 techniques), I've observed children progress and I've listened to parent's testimonials relating their child's improvements with their communication, social, psychological, emotional, cognitive and physical skills at a faster and more pleasurable rate through music therapy than other therapies referred to by their psychologist or physician because of their child's inner motivators towards making music (actively or passively) using their interests and abilities! Music has the ability to connect with and engage any living being. Here are some of the children with and without diagnosis at the time of starting music therapy or adapted music lessons with whom I've created musical moments that offered them an outlet of self expression, pleasure, and acceptance: Angelman's Syndrome, Anxiety Disorder, Autism, Asperger's, Brain Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Chromosomal Disorders, Cognitively Delayed, Coping Loss, Communicative Disorders, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Hearing/Visual Impairments, Learning Challenges (ADHD, Dyslexia, Grapho-Motor issues), Sensory Processing Issues (auditory, visual, tactile seeking or avoidances), Stroke victims, Tourette's & Wiliam's Syndrome...to name a few. Music activates the whole brain simultaneously using all senses. Research reveals that through music therapy a child's responses were found to be more effective within a shorter period of time, the child had more success-oriented, regulating and pleasurable experiences, and in turn children became more empowered and emotionally stable, working towards/through their developmental process. Having worked in various multidisciplinary clinics, collaborating or running joint sessions with Parents, SLp's, OT's, PT's, BT's, Psychologist's and/or Educators has provided increased benefits for the child! I believe (and have witnessed) that when a team is working together, collaborating regularly, and is on the same page while communicating with parents, the child is better able to progress, generalize, and reinforce their learning of necessary skills with greater support and overall benefit. I strongly believe that every child deserves to be loved, respected and nurtured! Your questions, concerns and comments are welcome! Contact me today and let's connect your child to music in a way that will guide and support them today and throughout their well-being and life! ��
