Jada is sixteen, and has Down Syndrome and is autistic. Music therapy sessions offered a safe space where she could express herself freely - helping to support her emotional regulation and concentration, as well as her motivation to engage in other things.
Luke is autistic, and he sometimes finds it hard to maintain focus and to remember things. Music therapy helps him express himself creatively, experience a sense of flow and familiarity, and where his music-making is always affirmed and celebrated.
Fernando moved from Portugal to the UK, where he began attending a local Special Educational Needs (SEN) school. Music became his creative outlet, supporting him through this time of lots of change.
Rosa is autistic and can suffer from severe anxiety, which makes it difficult to participate at school. Music therapy helped her to flourish, and unlocked a passion for performing.
Music therapy helped Freddie, who is autistic and has ADHD, to grow in confidence, both in his musical abilities and in himself.
Aged only 14, Ruby was sectioned under the Mental Health Act. Life was still really difficult after being discharged, and music therapy therapy gave her a safe space, when she needed it most.
Music therapy has helped nine-year-old Alfie, who is autistic, to find ways to work collectively with others.
Music therapy provides a safe space for Lucas, who has autism and ADHD, to express himself and connect with others.
Harvey is autistic, and has ADHD and sensory issues. Music therapy has helped to give him a voice, and a space for him to be himself.
At age six, Romano began music therapy. Through music, Romano was given the chance to express himself, opening up a world of possibility.
Music therapy has helped Patsy, who has autism, find new ways to communicate and express herself without words.
Enable Glasgow is a supported living service for adults. It provides support to 22 residents with learning disabilities, dementia and autism.
Parkstone Connect Day Centre is a day service for adults in the local community with a wide range of support needs. Its aim is to improve lives and build independence by promoting an inclusive and empowering environment.
At Wargrave House School and College, support is given to autistic individuals aged from five to 25 years old.