Charlie has autism and loves singing popular nursery rhymes. In his first few sessions, Charlie needed the familiarity of singing his favourite songs and following his set agenda; he found it difficult to try new instruments or accept the therapist’s ideas. Following Charlie’s lead and singing his favourite songs together, while slowly and sensitively adding new words and playful instrumental parts to these songs, enabled Charlie to gradually sing new songs suggested by the therapist and use a variety of instruments more expressively and creatively.
Through a client-led approach and meeting clients where they are at, we can support positive change and growth.
Naomi Craig – Charlie’s music therapist
