At LifeLab Kids, we believe music can help children feel understood and supported. For children with developmental disabilities, music is more than fun—it’s a way to grow, learn, and connect with the world around them.
What Is Music Therapy?
Have you noticed how we instinctively hum the music when we hear the Alphabet song even now? Music therapy uses similar techniques to help children learn and grow, integrating daily tasks and educational content into songs and dances.
Music Therapy is a clinical and evidence-based practice where music is used to address therapeutic goals. Our team of Board-Certified Music Therapists (MT-BC) create fun and engaging sessions designed specifically for your child’s needs.
Music therapy allows children to work on nonmusical goals using music. Activities like singing, playing instruments, and moving to rhythms are carefully designed to help kids develop skills in communication, motor coordination, and self-confidence.
Helping Kids Grow Through Music
Music therapy is especially helpful for children with autism. It meets them where they are and helps them take steps toward their goals in a way that feels natural and fun
Here’s how music can make a difference:
- Expressing Feelings: Have you ever heard a song that perfectly matches how you’re feeling? Music can lift your mood or bring a smile. For children, music offers a safe, comforting way to share their emotions. Music helps children say what words can’t.
- Making Friends: Group music sessions teach kids how to take turns, share, and connect with others, building friendships through shared musical interests.
- Building Motor Skills: Dancing or playing instruments improves coordination and helps develop motor skills. Activities like clapping, tapping, and playing various instruments enhance both precision and strength.
- Improving Focus and Memory: Sometimes, even when we don’t understand the language of a song, repeated listening helps us grasp the lyrics. Similarly, songs with patterns and repetition can improve speech articulation, vocabulary, and language comprehension, making academic learning enjoyable.
- Boosting Self-Confidence: Think about how proud you feel after a great performance. As children reach milestones in music, their self-esteem grows, and their confidence in their abilities increases significantly.
Who Benefits from Music Therapy?
Research has shown that while children with ASD may experience challenges with language and social skills, they process music in the same way as their peers without autism.
Music therapy benefits all children, especially those with autism, ADHD, speech and language development needs, motor coordination goals, and social engagement enhancement.
What to Expect in a Music Therapy Session
During a session, your child will have the opportunity to explore, create, and connect through music in ways that feel engaging and natural.
A typical session may include:
- Creating Music: Your child can compose simple melodies, write lyrics, or improvise tunes that express their feelings.
- Playing Instruments: From drums to keyboards, children engage in hands-on musical experiences as per their interests.
- Singing Together: Using their voice to sing can help children build confidence and improve communication skills.
Moving to Music: Dancing or tapping along to rhythms enhances motor skills and allows for creative self-expression.
How You Can Use Music at Home

Why LifeLab Kids?
At LifeLab Kids, we treat every child like family. We create music therapy plans based on their unique strengths and needs. Our music therapists work closely with other specialists to provide well-rounded care, ensuring your child gets the best support possible.
Personal Stories of Growth and Joy
At LifeLab Kids, we’ve seen incredible improvement in children through music therapy.
“Since starting music therapy at LifeLab Kids, my daughter has blossomed into a social butterfly. She now makes eye contact, responds to her name, and communicates her needs so much better. Watching her grow has been incredible, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.“
Music therapy helped her build confidence and essential skills, connecting with the world in new ways. These stories remind us how music can transform children’s lives.
Making a Difference with Music
Contact us to schedule an assessment with one of our certified music therapists. Together, we’ll create a plan tailored to your child’s needs and goals.
At LifeLab Kids, we’ve seen how music opens doors for children who face challenges. By integrating music into therapeutic practices, we create an engaging environment where kids can grow, express their feelings, and shine. Every child has their own rhythm, and we’re here to help them find it.
Let’s take this journey together—because every child deserves the chance to grow.