Comments on: Music Therapy for Children with Autism: A Rewarding Career Path https://majoringinmusic.com/music-therapy-for-children-with-autism/ Music school, Music major, Music career Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:11:09 +0000 hourly 1 By: mwavichi https://majoringinmusic.com/music-therapy-for-children-with-autism/#comment-520836 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:28:53 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=10402#comment-520836 I am a student trainee in special education majoring in autism, this article is handy. I am truly delighted.

]]> By: MajoringInMusic https://majoringinmusic.com/music-therapy-for-children-with-autism/#comment-76473 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:10:52 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=10402#comment-76473 In reply to Paul.

Thank you for taking the time to comment. We are so glad you found this article meaningful.

]]> By: Paul https://majoringinmusic.com/music-therapy-for-children-with-autism/#comment-76433 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:43:41 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=10402#comment-76433 This article was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing such information. Truly touched my life in more ways than one. Truly informative article.

]]> By: MajoringInMusic https://majoringinmusic.com/music-therapy-for-children-with-autism/#comment-21885 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 17:46:09 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=10402#comment-21885 In reply to Joan.

Many music therapy schools offer an Equivalency Program for those with a bachelor’s degree in music but not music therapy. This makes it possible to get all of the music therapy courses necessary to sit for credentialing exams without having to get a second bachelor’s degree. University of the Pacific states that those graduating with related degrees, such as a psychology degree, may also apply. Your daughter should check this out carefully, and also visit the website of the American Music Therapy Association for other possible schools.

We suggest your daughter see the following articles to learn more about what’s required to become a music therapist.

Is Music Therapy Your Calling?

Becoming a Music Therapist

How to Choose a Music Therapy Program

Music Therapy: Making a Difference One Note at a Time

]]> By: Joan https://majoringinmusic.com/music-therapy-for-children-with-autism/#comment-21670 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 11:35:30 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=10402#comment-21670 My daughter is a psychology major and music minor. She loves kids and is looking to pursue a career in music therapy. What are the possibilities?

]]> By: Fred https://majoringinmusic.com/music-therapy-for-children-with-autism/#comment-21632 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:48:21 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=10402#comment-21632 The school I went to for Handicapped Children also had a department for hearing impaired children. Two times a week I and my classmates were required to attend one period a week there to learn sign language. We also had to learn how to read lips. There have been many times I wish I had kept up with both. The school I went to was the “William S. Baer School” in Baltimore Md.

]]> By: MajoringInMusic https://majoringinmusic.com/music-therapy-for-children-with-autism/#comment-21401 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 19:34:10 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=10402#comment-21401 In reply to Matt.

Thanks for your comment, Matt. Children’s hospitals were mentioned in Jennifer Gravish’s remarks at the end of the article, but we agree that it should be listed in the “Employment Opportunities” section. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

]]> By: Matt https://majoringinmusic.com/music-therapy-for-children-with-autism/#comment-21395 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:56:23 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=10402#comment-21395 Thanks for this article. It’s amazing how music therapy can be effective with so many different populations, including children and adults with autism.

I would add one setting to your list of employment options for music therapists working with children, and that is pediatric hospitals. I know this to be an option because that is where I am employed 🙂

Cheers,
Matt

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