Lucas Academy of Music and the Arts, Abbotsford, BC

Music Therapy Program:
Music is a powerful therapeutic tool which offers a wide range of opportunities for self expression.
Music is communication.
It may be used for both its calming and stimulating effects .
It may also act as a catalyst for social interaction and participation.

Music is unique in its ability to reach people who have difficulty or are unable to
communicate on a verbal level.
It can cut through confusion and evoke a response from even the most withdrawn individual.

Potential Goals
Increased use of language
Increased attention span
Socialization
Self awareness
Increased Self-Esteem

The Music Therapy program offered at the Lucas Academy of Music and the Arts is designed
for individuals who have varying degrees of C.P., autism, ADHD, PDD and other learning disabilities.
Individuals who suffer due to emotional trauma may find music therapy beneficial.
The Music Therapy Program also includes:
Individual Sessions - which work toward the fulfillment of specific goals or needs of the individual.
Group Sessions - which work on common goals or issues in the group.