Megan Marks Music Therapy

17/02/2026

11/02/2026

I’m excited to launch this new series on autism in adults!✨

Adult autism is often misunderstood because many people were never diagnosed — or were misdiagnosed — in childhood. Autism in adults can show up as sensory sensitivity, social communication differences, deep focus on specific interests, executive functioning challenges, and chronic burnout from masking.

Music therapy supports autistic adults by offering structured, sensory-aware experiences that can help with emotional regulation, stress reduction, communication, and self-expression — without relying only on words. Rhythm, melody, and musical choice can become tools for grounding, identity-building, and nervous system regulation.

Support doesn’t have an age limit — and neurodiversity is lifelong.

09/02/2026

Spoon theory is a simple way to understand limited energy. Each daily task - thinking, socializing, coping, regulating emotions - uses a spoon. When the spoons are gone, the body & mind need rest.✨

26/01/2026

The voice is one therapeutic tool in music therapy, but not the only one when used, it can support regulation, communication, & expression, always adapted to each person’s access & needs.✨

12/01/2026

Attachment theory helps us understand how early relationships shape emotional regulation & connection. Music therapy offers a relational, non-verbal pathway to safety, attunement, & healing. ✨🎵

15/12/2025

As this year comes to a close, it is important to pause & take stock. Not everything needs a tidy or clear lesson. There is value in noticing the quiet changes, the moments of rest, the challenges faced, and the ways growth quietly unfolded. 2025 can be held softly, acknowledged for what it has brought, and allowed to remain as it was. ✨

01/12/2025

17/11/2025

Texture refers to the density & interaction of musical lines. In therapy, adjusting texture helps regulate sensory input: thinner textures can calm & focus, while richer layers can support emotional expression & engagement.✨