Coram looked at the impact of the therapy on children with communication, emotional and attachment problems, their parents and professionals. The research found concentration and attention skills had increased in 92 per cent of the children taking part.
Following the research published this week, Coram has introduced a model of co-working with a clinical psychologist. The children have a session with the music therapist and psychologist who helps parents to understand how their children are expressing themselves.
Tiffany Drake, Coram's music therapist and author of the research, said: "One of the surprising things was the need for peer support. Parents use the meetings to talk with each other about living with a child with difficulties."
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