Music Therapy

Communication

Verbal and non-verbal expressive/receptive communication, including vocalization, AAC use, and turn-taking.

Social & Emotional Functioning

Emotional regulation, self-expression, peer/group interaction, coping.

Motor Skills

Gross and fine motor coordination, range of motion, bilateral coordination via instrument play and movement.

Cognitive Functioning

Attention, memory, sequencing, executive function, orientation (esp. dementia/neuro-rehab populations).

Sensory Processing

Sensory regulation, tolerance, integration responses to auditory/tactile/vestibular input.

Behavioral Regulation

On-task behavior, impulse control, transitions, frustration tolerance.

Physical Comfort & Pain Management

Pain perception/report, relaxation response, respiration, medical procedural support.

Psychosocial & End-of-Life Support

Life review, legacy work, spiritual expression, grief/bereavement, quality of life (hospice/palliative settings).