Autism is a well-known developmental disorder, affecting about one in sixty-eight American children. Autism does not affect two people the same way, so many times parents with children who have just been diagnosed don’t know what to expect, but is there something...
It seems I get inspired and learn something new from my clients every day. Most of what I know about autism I learned from my clients over the past eight years. Recently, I was especially touched and inspired when a client’s FATHER joined us in the music therapy...
Although having children is a true blessing, sometimes, things can get hard. You might have noticed that your child has been acting strangely lately. Maybe he seems sad to the point of depression, or maybe he is anxious more often than not. He might also be reacting...
Children who have been diagnosed with autism or special needs can benefit from a number of therapeutic services, including music therapy. Research has been conducted on various musical therapy options for children with special needs, including drumming. It has been...
Music therapy has been proven to assist children who are diagnosed with autism to see significant improvement in motor skills, communication skills, social skills and more. Various types of musical therapies can be used from drumming to vocal options to assist a child...
Every child will have varying degrees of impulse control. Children who have been diagnosed with autism or special needs will have less control over their impulses. As a parent, you want to be able to tell your child to not do something when it might be dangerous. When...
Often times, music therapy is confused for music lessons. Music therapy is a technique used to help children based on a specific need such as autism or special needs. With music lessons, children are learning how to play an instrument, so there is a significant...
When children are in need of a therapist to help with social or cognitive skills, an option includes a musical therapist. Music therapy has long been proven a quality source for improvement when it comes to communication skills, social improvement and more. Parents...
Drumming is a fundamental element used in musical therapy to help children with special needs. Children who have difficulty expressing themselves, issues with communications or social skills can benefit from therapies using drumming techniques. Below are five main...
Mental illness is a disease that affects many families throughout the world. Unfortunately, you may not know the signs right away to tell if something is going on with a loved one or family member. Knowing the five signs that signal mental illness can help you to get...
