Dementia leads to brain atrophy, affecting various functions while preserving musical memories, which are located in a lasting part of the brain. This raises the significance of music as an emotional expression. Registered music therapists utilize music to enhance emotional well-being and quality of life for dementia patients. Consider contacting one for assistance.
Category Archives: Neurodiverse
Encouraging Speech Through Music: Tips for Parents
Songs can effectively motivate speech development in children, especially through the use of melody and rhythm. For children with complex neurodiverse needs, focusing on vowel sounds, which are the first produced by infants, is often more beneficial than introducing various speech sounds. A suggested song emphasizes this approach.
Top 3 Instruments with Water Sounds for Children
Children love water! Children love music! So children love…. Instruments that make water sounds! Here are some instruments I frequently use in music therapy which have water sounds. Ocean drum An ocean drum recreates the sound of rolling and crashing waves. Children move to move it around and listen to the sounds and feel theContinue reading “Top 3 Instruments with Water Sounds for Children”
Effective Transition Strategies for Neurodiverse Children
Transitioning from one activity to another can be challenging for many children, especially those with neurodiverse needs. These transitions often require additional support, as children thrive on familiarity, and sudden changes can feel daunting. Musical Cues One effective strategy is the use of songs. In music therapy sessions, we often use start and end songsContinue reading “Effective Transition Strategies for Neurodiverse Children”
Encouraging Flexibility in Learning Spaces for Neurodiverse Children
Generally, pre-school education encourages children to sit on the floor and the school age education encourages sitting on a chair. For neurodiverse children and young people, they often use a lot more of their senses. For example, sitting on a floor can allow them to feel the vibrations of a drum. Therefore, follow the youngContinue reading “Encouraging Flexibility in Learning Spaces for Neurodiverse Children”
Best Music for Neurodiverse Children: Balancing Age and Preferences
It is a balancing act between a child’s physical and functioning age. Do you allow older neurodiverse children to listen to nursery rhymes or provide them with age appropriate music? What if they prefer nursery rhymes? I found it is useful to allow children to listen to music that they like, as their functioning ageContinue reading “Best Music for Neurodiverse Children: Balancing Age and Preferences”
Enhancing Relationships: Eye Contact with Neurodiverse Children
They say the eyes are the window the soul. I have found that this true! I consicously have been making eye contact with the young people I work with who have special needs. I find that when I make eye contact, they have a look of surprise. This is followed by a sudden sense ofContinue reading “Enhancing Relationships: Eye Contact with Neurodiverse Children”
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