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What is Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™)?

“Neurologic Music Therapy® is a standardized system of clinical techniques that use the functional perception of all properties of music to train and retrain brain and behavior function.” -The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy®

This independent evidence-based treatment model consists of 20 techniques that directly address the development of sensorimotor, cognitive, and speech/language skills. The research that guides NMT™ relies on neuroplasticity— the brain’s ability to change by strengthening and weakening connections within it. Neurologic Music Therapists™ have a deep understanding of the ways that music impacts the brain and are trained to use elements of music (rhythm, tempo, melody, etc.) to change the brain.

Neurologic Music Therapists™ follow the Transformational Design Model ™to ensure that treatment plans are strategically developed to address appropriate goals and to produce therapeutic outcomes. 

  • Individuals with neurological diagnosis including but not limited to:

    • Autism

    • Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia

    • Cerebral Palsy

    • Traumatic Brain Injury

    • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    • Parkinson’s Disease

    • Auditory Processing Disorder

  • What you can expect:

    • Sessions provided by a Neurologic Music Therapy Affiliate

    • Research and data driven treatment

    • Reliable communication with client, family, and treatment team

    • Neurodiversity-affirmative treatment