Music Therapy Project, Inc.
is an initiative established by Elizabeth Balzano and Michael DeGrottole
to promote music therapy and music as an interactive experience to
address the needs of people with developmental disabilities.
Music Therapy Project
specializes in the
treatment of populations within the MRDD community that include
residents of group homes, participants in day habilitation/day treatment
programs, children and adults in after-school programs or weekend
recreation/respite programs, and children in early intervention
programs.
MTP
provides experienced, trained and qualified music therapists to create
programs for all people with varied disabilities ranging from Autism,
ADHD, MRDD, and Speech/Language Disorders. Objectives and goals are
person centered and groups are designed to promote awareness and
development of both musical and social skills for all participants.
MTP
also provides program support in the form of workshops, staff training,
parent/staff presentations, and grant writing.