Michelle Hardy Autism Services

Michelle Hardy Autism Services, LLC provides therapeutic services, music therapy, and Spelling to Communicate, to individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. We focus on identifying unique strengths, fostering potential, and building the autonomy necessary to achieve our client’s goals, through in-person, telehealth, or group sessions based in San Diego, California.

What makes us different?

Our work is driven by the neuroscience of sensory and motor differences and is most effective when a collaborative partnership is formed between the therapist and the individual/family.
Our therapy aims to:

  • Construct competence

  • Provide sensory and motor accommodations to account for neurodevelopmental differences

  • Create learning opportunities that otherwise might not be available for your child or you.

We hope that we can support your family on your unique journey.

Core Values

Movement

Movement-based learning is at the core of what we do. We use movement and rhythm to assist an individual in getting to an optimal arousal for learning. We then use individualized music to drive motor responses, building control, regulation, and fluidity in movement.

Heart

We don’t do anything without heart! We are passionate and intentional about the work we do. Our compassion, humor, expertise, and out-of-the-box thinking make sessions fun and engaging, while also driving positive outcomes.

Autonomy

Our work aims to build the autonomy of the individuals and families we serve. Their goals, intentions, and interests must not only be considered, but also placed at the forefront of our collaboration and experiences.

Strengths

We recognize each individual’s competence and potential and within that, we emphasize their strengths. These strengths are a starting point for building relationships and confidence which then expand to novel experiences and opportunities for growth.

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Testimonials

  • “Michelle believes in me and she is not your average music therapist. She not only helps you believe you can but she helps you actually do it. Just the change in me is applaudable. I am so proud of our team approach.”

    - Jack

  • “Our family has been transformed by Michelle’s skillful expertise, thoughtful approach and uncanny ability to make the therapeutic experience fun for the entire family. Bearing witness to genuine mastery of a craft is a rare experience. And, we get to see it in each session with Michelle.”

    - Parents of nine year old twin boys

  • "My brother has significant behavioral dysregulation. But he is so motivated to get to his music therapy appointments with Michelle and tries his hardest. The absolute joy and freedom he experiences while with her is priceless. After spending half of his adult life in an institutional setting, he finally feels heard, understood, and honored. Thank you, Michelle! You are truly heaven-sent."

    - Diana

  • “Having Michelle as my mentor in the S2C practitioner program was invaluable as she provided individualized, creative feedback that strengthened my skill set and confidence. She exceeded expectations with her guidance, encouragement, and genuine passion for my success as her mentee”.

    - Staci