Case Studies

Find Your Voice, a collaborative Music Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy initiative, significantly enhanced communication skills, intentional choice-making and social interaction for five pupils at Mandeville School. The sessions fostered confidence and active engagement, including increased spontaneous play and the identification of literacy skills.

This case study demonstrates how Music Therapy effectively reduces high anxiety and boosts self-confidence in pupils, unlocking their independence and creative self-expression. Furthermore, collaborative pair-work in sessions can successfully foster peer sharing and helps children build lasting, positive friendships outside the classroom.

This inspiring case study highlights how Music Therapy successfully helped a five year old boy overcome low motivation to improve his communication and social skills. Through engaging musical interactions, his behaviour moved away from withdrawal and towards active participation in class. He was also able to better express his needs.

Three pupils from the same class were referred for group Music Therapy. The primary aims were to support the development of peer relationships, explore new methods of communication and prepare the children for upcoming transitions in the next academic year.

Emma is a student with a diagnosis of Autism who experiences high levels of anxiety and limited peer interaction. She was referred to Music Therapy to reduce anxiety, promote self expression and develop social interaction skills through creative engagement.