Music Therapy SEN Ability Groups | 音樂治療 SEN 能力小組

Music Therapy SEN Ability Groups | 音樂治療 SEN 能力小組

Trial lesson SEN Ability Groups Session
HK$600.00
Music Therapy SEN Ability Groups | 音樂治療 SEN 能力小組

Music Therapy SEN Ability Groups (assessment required) | 音樂治療SEN 能力小組（須先評估）

For children with SEN only, ages 5–9 · 45 min. Social Connection · Social Expression · Attention & Regulation. Assessment first, then grouped by ability.

Small music therapy groups for children aged 5–9 with special educational needs (SEN) only, led by registered music therapist Justin Tso. An individual assessment comes first. After the assessment, the therapist places each child in a group by ability and needs, and sets goals for each group.

Three focus areas:
• Social Connection (one parent joins in the room)
• Social Expression (children join independently; parents relax in the waiting area)
• Attention & Regulation (children join independently; parents relax in the waiting area)

Small groups of 2–4 children, a clear and predictable structure, and peers to practise with. 45 minutes per session · one term is 6 sessions, one session a week, extendable to 8 sessions by mutual agreement. Language: Chinese / English.

Justin Tso, RMT · Small groups for ages 5–9, grouped by ability after assessment · 45 min per session · assessment required · Language: Chinese / English · Group size: 2–4 children · 6 sessions per term, one a week (extendable to 8 by mutual agreement) 

Prices: trial lesson HK$600; 6-session term HK$3,240 (10% off; regular HK$3,600). Music Therapy Assessment (Individual) is required first.
Try one lesson first at the regular price. Enroll in the full 6-session term within 2 weeks of the trial and the trial fee is deducted. Offers cannot be combined.

⚠ Disclaimer -This is an educational and therapeutic service provided by a registered music therapist. It is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment, and it does not replace speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychological or medical care already in place. Individual results vary. For health concerns, please consult a doctor.

Music Therapy SEN Ability Groups | 音樂治療 SEN 能力小組

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HK$600.00
Music Therapy SEN Ability Groups | 音樂治療 SEN 能力小組
  • Music Therapy SEN Ability Groups | 音樂治療 SEN 能力小組
  • Music Therapy SEN Ability Groups | 音樂治療 SEN 能力小組

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Details SEN Ability Groups Session
Format In-Person
Duration 45 min
Lang Cantonese
Cap 4
Location
AWRTC - Awareness Wellness Resources and Training Centre
6/F, Chung Fung Commercial Building, 12 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

1. What it is: music therapy is a professional, evidence-based allied health service led by a registered music therapist, who uses music with purpose to work towards each person's own goals.
2. How it works: a cycle of assessment → individual plan → intervention → re-evaluation → follow-up, with families and caregivers kept informed.
3. Music experiences include improvisation, singing, songwriting, music listening and music imagery. No music background needed.
4. Not a music lesson: the focus is communication, emotion, social interaction and wellbeing — not musical performance.

Depending on the person and the listing, goals may include:
1. Communication and social interaction, such as taking turns, imitation and eye contact.
2. Understanding and expressing emotions; relaxation and stress relief.
3. Listening, waiting and self-regulation through structured, predictable music.
4. Confidence and connection — for children, adults and caregivers.
Goals, not guarantees: individual results vary.

1. Definitions follow professional bodies: the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA), the American Music Therapy Association and the World Federation of Music Therapy.
2. Four common method groups: improvisation, re-creative (singing familiar songs), composition (songwriting) and receptive (listening, music imagery).
3. Evidence differs by area. Cochrane reviews suggest music therapy probably helps global improvement and quality of life in autism (2022) and, alongside usual care, may reduce depressive symptoms in the short term (2017). For social skills, language, attention and ADHD the evidence is limited or unclear, so these are written as goals, not proven effects.
4. Music therapy does not diagnose, and does not replace medical, speech, occupational or psychological care.

1. Children with special educational needs, such as autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay or intellectual disability, and children and teens with emotional and social learning needs.
2. Adults experiencing emotional distress or stress, and adults with special needs.
3. Parents, caregivers and teachers who want to understand or experience music therapy.
4. Not for: anyone seeking a cure, a diagnosis or a replacement for medical care, or anyone in crisis — please contact a doctor or emergency services first. Age, format and parent arrangements differ by listing; see the course details.

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Instructor

Justin Tso, RMT
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SFOC - Sens Fontaine Osteopathy Centre
Registered Music Therapist & Early Intervention SEN Specialist • Registered Music Therapist (AMTA & HKMTA) • Master of Music Therapy, University of Melbourne • SEN & Early Intervention Visionary for Children & Families • Humanistic Therapeutic Relationship Weaver • Emotional Regulation & Creative Expression Catalyst • Social Communication & Connection Bridge Builder • SEN Programme Architect & Music Therapy Designer • Compassionate Music-Based Transformation Visionary for Children, Adults & Elderly
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FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions

Music therapy is a professional, evidence-based allied health service led by a registered music therapist. After an assessment, the therapist uses music experiences such as improvising, singing, songwriting, listening and music imagery to work towards each person's own goals in communication, emotion, social interaction and wellbeing.

A music lesson teaches an instrument or music theory. Music therapy is led by a registered music therapist and follows a cycle of assessment, planning, intervention and re-evaluation. The focus is the person's goals, not musical performance.

No. Sessions do not teach an instrument. The focus is interacting and expressing through music, so no musical experience is needed.

Justin Tso (曹耀丰), Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Hong Kong Music Therapy Association (HKMTA). Hong Kong has no statutory registration for music therapists; recognised overseas registration plus HKMTA membership is the usual benchmark.

The therapist first talks with you about background and needs, then observes interaction, communication, attention and emotional responses through music activities. Goals and a plan are then set and explained to the family or caregiver.

Group classes run in terms: one term is 6 sessions, one session a week, extendable to 8 sessions by mutual agreement. For individual sessions, the therapist recommends a plan after assessment, and progress is reviewed along the way. We do not promise results within a set number of sessions.

In the age 2–4 group, one parent stays in the room and joins in. In the age 4–6 group and the age 6–9 Children's Group, children join independently, which builds confidence and social skills; parents can relax in the waiting area, and the therapist gives a short update afterwards. In the age 6–9 Parent–Child Group, one parent joins each child. Families can also take the songs and games from sessions home.

Music therapy is generally gentle and safe. It does not diagnose or treat medical conditions and is not a substitute for medical care, medication, speech therapy or occupational therapy. Please tell the therapist about any health, hearing or sensory needs before the session.

Comfortable clothes and a water bottle. No instrument or music experience is needed. If your child is sensitive to loud sounds, please let us know in advance.

Five listings in the Music Therapy collection: Music Therapy Seminar (free); Caregiver Workshop; Music Therapy Groups (Parent-Child Social Connection, Social Expression, Attention & Regulation – Children's Group and Parent-Child Group); Individual Music Therapy (assessment, child and adult one-to-one); and SEN Ability Groups (age 5–9, assessment required).

So the therapist can understand your child's abilities and needs, place your child in a group by ability and set goals. Please book Music Therapy Assessment (Individual) first.

SEN Ability Groups are for children aged 5–9. Within this range, the therapist places your child in a group by ability and needs after the assessment.

Yes. A single trial lesson is HK$600. The full 6-session term is HK$3,240 (10% off the regular HK$3,600). Try one lesson first at the regular price. Enrol in the full 6-session term within 2 weeks of the trial and the trial fee is deducted. Offers cannot be combined. Music Therapy Assessment (Individual) is required before joining.

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