A Special Need For Music

From autism to cerebral palsy – whether high functioning or more involved – the American Music Therapy Association states, “Research supports connections between speech and singing, rhythm and motor behavior, memory for song and memory for academic material, and overall ability of preferred music to enhance mood, attention, and behavior to optimize the student’s ability to learn and interact.” Amy further explains, “Music that has a predictable structure can help children to process and remember ideas, movements, and language.” Read more here…