Music and play are two of the most natural ways children communicate; long before words come easily. For a child with autism, structured music therapy can open up communication and emotional expression that's difficult to access through speech alone, while play therapy builds social skills in a setting that feels safe rather than clinical. Research published by the American Music Therapy Association and in peer-reviewed studies consistently shows gains in engagement, communication, and social response when music is used as a therapeutic tool; not just entertainment.
At Aaryavart, both are used as targeted therapy, not free play: every session is built around specific goals for your child.
Targeted therapeutic interventions structured to support your child's individual developmental goals.
Using songs, rhythm, and instruments to build words, gestures, and turn-taking in nonverbal and minimally verbal children.
Structured play activities that teach sharing, turn-taking, and peer interaction.
Using rhythm and movement to help children who are sensory-seeking or sensory-avoidant regulate more easily.
Following the child's lead in play to build emotional connection and shared attention.
Using calming or energizing music to help children manage meltdowns and transitions.
Small-group sessions once individual comfort is built, to practice real social interaction.
Find the right program for your child.
Therapy doesn't need to stop at the session door. Our therapists teach parents simple music and play activities, a favorite song used to prompt words, a turn-taking game to build patience that continues building skills through everyday play at home. This is one of the fastest ways to reinforce progress between sessions.
A structured, child-centered approach that builds trust, skills, and parent involvement.
Understanding your child's interests, musical response, and emotional needs through observation and parent consultation.
A tailored mix of music and play activities aligned with therapeutic goals.
Structured play designed to build social interaction and emotional expression.
Songs, instruments, rhythm, and movement used to support communication and connection.
Helping your child express and understand feelings through creative outlets.
Regular updates with parents on emotional, social, and communication growth.
Start with an initial assessment.
Flexible options designed to ensure continuous therapeutic care.
Available at Aaryavart centres in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Unnao.
For families across India and abroad, guided live by our therapists.
Parent-led music and play activities between sessions, with therapist guidance.
Choose the right format for your family.
No. Music therapy isn't about musical ability — it's about using music as a tool for communication and emotional expression. Children of all abilities benefit.
Music therapy can improve communication, social engagement, emotional regulation, and response to instructions. It's especially useful for children who are nonverbal or minimally verbal, since music often reaches them where speech alone doesn't.
Play is the natural language of children. Through guided play, children with autism practice social skills, express emotions, and build confidence in a low-pressure environment.
Yes. They complement speech therapy, ABA, and occupational therapy well and are often used together in a child's broader therapy plan.
We start with individual sessions to build comfort and trust, then introduce small-group activities gradually at the child's own pace.
Floortime is one specific play-based approach we use, built on following your child's lead to build shared attention and emotional connection. It's part of our broader play therapy toolkit, not a separate program.
Many children show increased comfort and engagement within the first few sessions; deeper emotional growth typically develops over weeks and months of consistent therapy.