Music Therapy Connections NI
Main information
Type of service: Interventions and therapies
Service URL: http://www.mtcni.co.uk/
Music therapy service with experience working with people on the autism spectrum. Music therapy uses music to address non-musical goals such as physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. MTCNI has a pool of experienced therapists that can visit a client at home, school or college, attend tribunals and educational appeal committees and provide independent expert reports. All therapists are members of the Health Professionals Council (HPC). Many of our therapists have extensive training and background in working with children and adults with ASD. Emma herself was a special needs teacher and has extensive training and knowledge in the area of ASD. Emma also provides training to parent groups, schools and community groups on the 'Music and communication- the benefits of using music in the home'
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Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child
Covers: Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ards and North Down, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Belfast, Derry City and Strabane, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Mid and East Antrim, Newry, Mourne and Down
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Generic, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training
Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability
Contacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.
