Great emphasis is placed on the benefits of both individual therapy and group therapy in the treatment of developmental disorders. The activities would foster emotional expression and personal growth of an ADHD patient. The author focuses on improving the self-esteem of a client and improving their social skills. It includes common musical techniques, activities and their application to the treatment of the client. This would improve an ADHD individual's cognitive and social functioning.
Music is used as an enhancement tool and as a learning reinforcer.
The musical activities would improve receptivity of students with ADHD to other learning as well. This article introduces into the field of music therapy a new form of child group music psychotherapy. It was developed over a period of many years to meet the unique treatment needs of hospitalized children. The report briefly discusses the history of child group psychotherapy, the clinical setting, the child population and the framework behind conducting this form of music therapy. Group musical activities such as these can help children with developmental delays, hyperactivity and learning disabilities learn to more positively express their feelings.