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Heronsong Music Therapy

Music therapy services for individuals of all abilities in Oregon

What is Music Therapy?

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The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) defines music therapy as

“the clinical & 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.”

Music therapy can help with…

  • Communication skills

  • Emotional regulation skills

  • Social skills

  • Gross & fine motor skills

  • & more!

Music therapy can look like…

  • Singing

  • Songwriting

  • Playing instruments

  • Analyzing song lyrics

  • Moving to music

What to expect

Heronsong Music Therapy provides in-home music therapy services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We use music as a tool to work towards client goals.

We also collaborate with schools and other facilities to provide services to people with I/DD and neurodivergence, as well as older adults.

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