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Harp Therapy
A unique therapy for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs. Harp therapy can be utilized as part of a developmental plan for students with cognitive delays, communication difficulties and other challenges.
“Where words fail, music speaks”
-Hans Christian Anderson
Harp Therapy Can Improve
Communication (Verbal and Non-verbal)
Language (Receptive and Expressive)
Joint Attention
Cognitive Skills
Executive Functioning Skills
Motor Skills
Memory
Self-Expression
Socialization
Regulation
Services Offered
Private Sessions
(At the Harp Therapy Studio in St. Albert, Alberta).
Individualised one on one 30 min sessions. Following an assessment, a developmental plan is implemented.
Contract Services
A range of contract services are available including: Individualised harp therapy sessions at your school or organisation, harp circles, and pre-school classroom music sessions.
Other Services
Information sessions/workshops for educators or parents.
Hire a harpist for your special event.
Harp Therapist Information
Sharon Dowie is a versatile harp therapist, meeting students on the level they are at that day, adapting the session content from moment to moment! Sharon has extensive training in Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs.
Sharon is passionate about her work, versatile, and is always pushing the boundaries of learning!
What people say about
Harp Therapy
Harp Therapy has been described by professionals as ground breaking work!
“I have never seen my son follow instructions, I have never seen him interact with another adult in that way”. - Parent
“My Son hasn’t participated in any functional routines until Harp Therapy”. - Parent
“We haven’t heard his voice in the classroom yet” (the child was singing Twinkle Twinkle). - Educational Assistant
“I can’t believe how much expressive language you draw out in Harp Therapy sessions”. - Speech Language Pathologist
“Harp Therapy really supports our work on motor skills”. - Occupational Therapist
“If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes I wouldn’t have believed it was possible” (Sharon was using resonant tone to calm a very upset child). - Child Psychologist
“Harp Therapy gives families hope”!
- Family Support Worker.
“Sharon is very magical to watch, she is intuitive with the children and follows their lead”. - Early Childhood Director.
