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Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within multiple domains. Through music all children, regardless of their background, ability, or illness, have the capacity to connect to the universal language of music.
Certified music therapy is a versatile form of therapy that can benefit individuals of all ages and backgrounds. From children with developmental disabilities to adults with Alzheimer's disease, music therapy can be tailored to meet the unique needs of any demographic.
- Special Needs Children and The Power of Music
- How Special Needs Children Benefit from Music Lessons
- Multi-Sensory Learning
- Music Is Non-Verbal
- Music and The Brain
- Music Is Motivating
- Music Improves Learning
Creativity is a powerful teaching tool, and since music is filled with creative interaction, it’s the perfect teaching tool for children with special needs––especially for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other special needs like cerebral palsy, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), and those with learning disabilities. Music education...
Music helps children with special needs learn to participate in very different ways as opposed to a traditional classroom setting (auditory or visually). Instead of speaking or writing, a child can use music to communicate their experiences. This kind of learning is effective in many ways:
Unlike traditional instruction, which may include auditory or visual learning, music is a multi-sensory experience that uses a child’s tactile system, auditory system, and visual system to provide a whole-body experience. The more senses you can involve in the learning process, the better.
For many children with disabilities, words present an enormous challenge. Some children have difficulty expressing themselves or their feelings, while others have a hard time communicating or processing their words. Music plays a key role in bridging the gap of communication and eliminates the barrier of turning their inner feelings into verbal exp...
Music is processed in many regions of the brain simultaneously. Research has proven that while language and social abilities in children with ASD show impairment, children with ASD process music in the same ways as those who do not have autism. Other studies have shown similar findings: individuals with ASD show a preference for musical learning ov...
When forced to do mundane tasks like cleaning the house or going for a jog, lots of people like to turn on their favorite music to help motivate them. In this very same way, music can be a great motivator for children with special needs. It can push children out of their comfort zones and have positive behavioral impacts on the way children learn a...
Using music in an education environment is a great way to enhance learning for children who don’t learn through traditional methods. Research has shown that there are direct connections between music and specific skill sets in the following areas: Singing––enhances communication skills and speech. Rhythm––improves and refines motor skills. Memorizi...
January to June 2021. Supporting families. Music therapy interventions can offer critical support for parents or families faced with difficult challenges, as well as help their children’s developmental, emotional and social needs. Family Support Services Hay Doun - Wellbeing Workshops through the Arts, with music therapy (group session)
Mar 7, 2024 · #1: Music Therapy Improves Communication Skills. Like many other autism therapies, one of the primary goals of music therapy is to improve social communication skills. Autistic children typically find traditional forms of communication challenging. Music therapy offers an alternative by facilitating non-verbal communication.
Music Therapists work across a broad spectrum of need in a wide variety of settings to enable children and young people to: explore and express thoughts and feelings. nurture social interaction and communication skills. encourage creative and spontaneous play. develop concentration and co-ordination. increase awareness of themselves and others.
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Playful Healing was designed to support children who are struggling in their day to day life with feelings of worry, uncertainty, isolation, and unhappiness and whose families are unable to afford expensive therapy. By providing FREE, one-to-one therapy, we help children manage and cope with behavioural struggles and anxiety.
