Children’s Autism Clinic | Colorado Springs
We Help Children Thrive Through Music Therapy
Resonate Music Therapy is an incredible clinic in Colorado Springs, and one of our most popular services is autism therapy. We prioritize one-on-one care and bodily autonomy so your child can be themselves while also developing important life skills.
We also support families with guidance and education. All of our therapists are board-certified music therapists.
How Does Music Therapy Support Children with Autism?
Music therapy aims to achieve non-musical goals through music. For example, common goals in sessions include verbal communication, regulation, and emotional expression.
At Resonate Music Therapy, we want all of our clients to be themselves. We don’t see common autistic behaviors as “negative.” Instead, we understand that stimming and other behaviors are part of your child’s way of regulating and communicating. However, there are still many ways we can help your child develop critical life skills.
And music is excellent for letting your child be themselves while also working on cognitive, social, and motor skills!
Music Therapy in Action
At Resonate, we can work on a number of goals and outcomes with your child. For this example, we will focus on an intervention that promotes communication, social interaction, and emotional expression in a child with autism.
Song Choice: We love working with your child's preferences! For interventions, we choose a song they know and love to increase participation and fun.
Instruments: The therapist introduces a variety of musical instruments, such as drums, xylophones, and shakers. These instruments provide sensory experiences and opportunities for the child to engage in nonverbal communication.
Engagement: The therapist starts playing the song on a preferred instrument, inviting the child to join in. The therapist carefully watches for any response from the child, whether it's through eye contact, movement, or vocalization.
Turn-Taking: As the child becomes more engaged, the therapist models turn-taking by playing a phrase on an instrument and then giving the child a turn to respond with a different instrument.
Vocalization and Expression: The therapist introduces simple vocalizations related to the song, such as humming or "la-la" sounds. This encourages the child to explore vocal expression in a supportive and non-demanding context.
Sensory Exploration: The therapist may use different sensory stimuli, like fidgets or textured objects, to enhance the child's experience and engagement with the music.
This is just one, simple example of music therapy for autism in practice, but as you can see, each intervention is personalized to the child’s goals and even how regulated they are that day. In every situation, the therapists at our Colorado Springs children’s autism clinic do their best to embrace their unique personalities and preferences.
Sensory Support for All
Have you seen our dedicated sensory space yet? It’s the perfect place for stimming, exploring, and letting out energy. During sessions, your therapist might recommend spending time here. And kids love it!
Our children’s autism clinic in Colorado Springs does not focus on limiting movements related to autism. Instead, we provide supports like fidgets and verbal encouragement to improve overall regulation.
How Can I Pay for Children’s Autism Services from Resonate Music Therapy?
There are many ways to pay for services at our children’s autism clinic in Colorado Springs. In many cases, you will need to fill out state or third-party applications for aid unless you choose the private pay method. For families with demonstrable need, we offer a limited sliding-scale pay option for assistance.
Private Pay
Medicaid
Third-Party Sources
Set Up Music Therapy Services for a Child With Autism. Get Started Today
The team at Resonate Music Therapy is excited to meet you and your child. For over six years, we’ve been providing compassionate care to many populations in Colorado Springs. Our services aren’t limited to autism. We also work with adults needing emotional support, individuals with down syndrome, stroke and brain injury patients, and more.
At Resonate, you have a place here. Our goal is to welcome and embrace everyone who comes through our doors.
Ready to start services at our children’s autism clinic in Colorado Springs? Click the button below for options on contacting our team.