What is Neurologic Music Therapy® ?
The Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT®) System of Techniques is a standardized evidence-based clinical treatment system of 20 techniques that is driven by advances in applied auditory music neuroscience and the clinical understanding of music perception, production, and cognition.
The NMT® System targets specific functional behaviours in the areas of cognition, sensorimotor, and speech and language based on a client’s diagnostics and treatment goals. The NMT® system provides structured music-based exercises that are not only relevant to NMT® music therapists but exemplify how music can be integrated into intervention practices for all allied healthcare professionals, in the disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, neuropsychology, and speech-language pathology.
Rooted in neuroscience research, NMT® uses structured, goal-oriented music interventions tailored to each individual's needs, abilities, and therapeutic goals. These interventions engage the brain's natural capacity for neuroplasticity—the ability to reorganize and form new neural connections.
Depending on the individual’s needs, NMT® techniques may support improvements in communication, cognition, movement, and other functional skills. NMT® can be incorporated into rehabilitation and treatment plans for individuals living with neurological injuries and conditions, helping them work toward meaningful, functional goals in daily life.
How Does NMT® Work?
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