The sensory stimulation and playful nature of music can help to develop a child's ability to express emotion, communicate, and develop rhythmic movement. There is also some evidence to show that speech and language skills can be improved
Paul Nordoff has written: 'Creative music therapy' -- subject(s): Children with disabilities, Education, Music therapy for children 'Healing heritage' -- subject(s): Composition (Music) 'Therapy in music for handicapped children [by] Paul Nordoff and Clive Robbins' -- subject(s): Children with disabilities, Music therapy 'Music therapy for handicapped children' -- subject(s): Children with disabilities, Music therapy
Music is usually soothing and calming to children, especially ones with ADHD. Calmed children with ADHD are able to focus and pay attention better. Therefore, music therapy is a fun, natural and healthy alternative for parents. In addition, it is a wonderful opportunity for children to express themselves. Therapy can be done one-on-one or in small groups. Parents can locate a music therapist in their area by emailing The American Music Therapy Association at findMT@musictherapy.org.
Benefits for music therapy include helping with pain management. Those in pain can listen to soothing music to help take their mind off their pain. Autistic children can learn rhythm and timing with music therapy.
Shirley Salmon has written: 'Hearing, feeling, playing' -- subject(s): Deaf children, Juvenile, Music in education, Instruction and study, Hearing Impaired Persons, Music Therapy, Music, Children with disabilities, Child, Education, Music therapy for the deaf, Music for hearing impaired children, Movement education
Autism is one example
Hildegard Zuckrigl has written: 'Rhythmik hilft behinderten Kindern' -- subject(s): Children with disabilities, Exercise therapy for children, Music therapy for children, Perceptual-motor learning, Rehabilitation, Rhythm in children
Robert B. Smith has written: 'Idyllwild and the high San Jacintos' 'Music dramas for children with special needs' -- subject(s): Children with disabilities, Education, Games with music, Music therapy for children 'Music in the child's education' -- subject(s): Instruction and study, School music
Play therapy can be beneficial for children ages 3 to 12, although it can be adapted for teenagers and adults as well. The approach leverages play as a medium for self-expression and communication, making it particularly effective in addressing emotional and behavioral issues in younger children.
No. Music therapy and physical therapy are two separate disciplines. Music therapists and physical therapists may co-treat, however. And music therapy may address motor skills. But the two disciplines have completely different education and clinical training experience. For more information, try the American Music Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
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The sensory stimulation and playful nature of music can help to develop a child's ability to express emotion, communicate, and develop rhythmic movement.
"Magnetic therapy is an alternative medicine that claims to have health benefits. Although it is on an individual basis whether or not that person feels any biological or physical improvements, there has been no proof that magnetic therapy really is beneficial."