Music Therapy for Special Children

Music has been a resort for many a troubled mind and depressed soul, but did you know that it can be effective in improving the condition of your special child. A school for mentally disabled had helped conduct a survey, wherein most students being subjected to music therapy showed greater efficiency in play activities than those who went through normal training. Of course like every discovery there are those who have their share of contra beliefs but something as beautiful and mundane as music doesn’t really harm. Hence, I am personally of the view that there is no harm trying and who knows may be it can do wonders. One thing is certain that you can spend some quality time with your child in this course, which is a reason good enough to prove its vitality.

Now days, mentally challenged schools are also experimenting with this and have found some interesting results. They use it actively to improve social skills and ease out anxiety. Groups of students are formed and they are taught to play a piece that needs coordination and interaction. This trains their minds to adapt to rhythms and patterns and at the same time it helps them make some friends. Besides this, improved motor skills and memory is also a part of it.

Moreover, you can also associate various songs with specific activities so that your child can relate to it in a better way, says an expert at a mentally challenged school. For instance, you can fix a hello song to prompt your child to sing it whenever he’s asked to say hello to someone, same can be used to fix meal times and potty training as well.

So, give it a shot and enjoy with your child in the sessions.