Music Therapy

KidsAbility is pleased to offer Music Therapy with Accredited Music Therapists as a Purchase Service option open to all ages.

Participation in a music program can facilitate and develop:
  • Attention span
  • Listening skills and cooperation
  • Social skills, sense of accomplishment and belonging
  • Confidence and self-esteem while reducing anxiety
  • Verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Self-expression and creativity
  • Emotional awareness
  • Motor skills and coordination

One to One Music Therapy Sessions:

Our Music Therapists offer individualized music therapy services. Each 45 minute session is customized to your child's strengths, challenges, and treatment goals.  Speech, Behavioural, Emotional, and Psychological goals can be addressed through a large variety of treatment interventions such as active listening, improvisation, songwriting, singing and instrument playing.  Music Therapy appointments are offered in person currently at the Waterloo and Cambridge KidsAbility sites.

Appointments are Available at the following Locations:  

Cambridge Site: Tuesdays, 45 minute sessions available between 3:30-7:15 (see dates/times below)

Effective Tuesday, December 7, 2021 to March 29, 2022

Session 1 - 3:30-4:15
Session 2 - 4:15-5:00
Session 3 - 5:00-5:45
Session 4 - 5:45-6:30
Session 5 - 6:30-7:15

Waterloo Site: Wednesdays, 45 minutes session available between 3:00-7:30 (see dates/times below)

Effective Wednesday, December 1, 2021 to March 30, 2022 
Session 1 – 3:00-3:45

Session 2 – 4:00-4:45
Session 3 – 5:00-5:45
Session 4 – 6:00-6:45
Session 5 - 7:00-7:45

Fees:  $90.00 per 45 minute session

How to Book:
  1. Login and Update or Create your Family Profile.  If you're unsure of how to do this, refer to these instructions.
  2. Click here to Complete and Submit Your Booking Request
  3. You will receive an email or phone confirmation with your appointment time(s). You will receive an invoice once your appointment is confirmed.

Music Therapy Groups

Creative Expressions - Music Therapy Group

This is a music based program focused on creative expression and communication skills for children who need support with building social skills. Led by Katie Hampton, an accredited music therapist and registered psychotherapist,  this program is geared toward children ages 4-7. Participants will have the opportunity to play a variety of percussion instruments, sing new and familiar songs, move their bodies in fun and silly ways and engage in activities that encourage social connections.  

To Register, visit the Event Calendar