Music therapy

What is music therapy?


Music therapy uses music as a powerful tool to create positive behavior changes.  Music therapy can enhance development in areas such as social/emotional, cognitive/academic and fine/gross motor skills. Music interventions are chosen specifically to meet individual developmental goals such as improving hand/eye coordination or increasing verbal skills
 
How can music therapy help a child who has Down syndrome?


Music therapy can be powerful in the life of a child who has DS. Music therapy goals often overlap and reinforce skill areas which are being addressed during the child's other therapies.  The use of music and rhythm can energize and organize a child's environment and encourage the child to participate. Music may also be used to relax a child when an environment becomes over stimulating.

If you would like to learn more about Music Therapy at the DSC be sure to contact them.

Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area

101-J Town and Country Drive Danville, CA 94526
Phone: 925-362-8660