The HALI Music Method SM Frequently Asked Questions

The HALI Music MethodSM FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: Does my child need musical ability to benefit from practicing The HALI Music MethodSM? A: NO. Any child meeting our assessment criteria may benefit from practicing The HALI Music MethodSM. Many students show improved behaviors within a few weeks of practice, even if a child has never even seen a piano.

The HALI Music MethodSM FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: What is the best age for students to begin The HALI Music MethodSM? A: Most students begin practicing the Method between 4 and 12 years of age. Early intervention is, of course, always beneficial because it provides a longer period of growth. However, students who didn’t begin the method until age 11 or 12 have also experienced tremendous growth.

The HALI Music MethodSM FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: What if there is no piano in our household? Is owning our own piano a requirement? A: While this is not optimal, The HALI Music MethodSM practitioner can bring the center’s own portable keyboard to at home lessons when none is available in the student’s home. If requested, The HALI Center for Autism can recommend several 88-key fully tonal pianos that are very reasonably priced.

The HALI Music MethodSM FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions Q: How often should my child schedule lessons in The HALI Music MethodSM? A: Best results are achieved with a one-hour lesson scheduled three to four times per week. This enables the most beneficial reinforcement and outcome.

The HALI Music MethodSM FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does The HALI Music MethodSM replace any existing therapies my child may already be involved with? A: NO. The Method is taught within the entire scope of a student’s therapeutic support, thereby becoming an integrating enhancement of the whole process.

The HALI Music MethodSM FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is it important that a parent or teacher be involved with the actual lesson? A: YES. For the methodology to be most effective, parents, therapists and classroom teachers are asked to sit in on the initial sessions to create an integrated and common platform for growth. In this way, skills learned through The HALI Music MethodSM and other therapies may be more easily generalized into other contexts.

The HALI Music MethodSM FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: How can I arrange a pre-assessment evaluation for my child? A: Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment for a pre-assessment evaluation can contact us by phone, fax, or email: Toll Free: 1-877-552-HALI ext 2 Toll Free Fax: 1-877-522-4254 Email: info@halicenterforautism.com