A partnership between Northcott and Sound Expression
Sponsored by Ryde Club Grants
Music is a great way to address difficulties with social interaction and communication while having fun. Northcott has partnered with Sound Expression to introduce how to use music with children. These sessions will give parents strategies to use music to enhance pre-verbal and verbal communication and social skills for their children.
Thursday 29th September 2016
North Ryde Community Preschool 13 Clermont Ave, Ryde
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Awesome Achievements series – Alex playing Three Little Birds on the piano
/in Awesome Achievements /by editorWatch Alex as he learns to play the chords to Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds on the piano! Alex is a young boy with autism who has an innate talent for music. Recently he has been learning how to play chords on the piano. Here’s a little snippet of him playing Three Little Birds.
Awesome Achievements Series – “Learning to Engage”
/in Awesome Achievements /by editorMeet Daniel! Daniel is a 3 year old boy with autism. He is learning the skills needed to engage and communicate with others. Here’s his journey so far.
Awesome Achievements Series – “Regulating my impulses!”
/in Awesome Achievements /by editorMeet Dre! Dre is a young boy with autism who loves being immersed in music but he finds it difficult to control his impulses. His music therapist Pete is helping Dre to control his impulses while still nurturing his love for musical freedom.
NORTHCOTT PRESENTS – A MUSIC WORKSHOP
/in Workshops /by editorA partnership between Northcott and Sound Expression
Sponsored by Ryde Club Grants
Music is a great way to address difficulties with social interaction and communication while having fun. Northcott has partnered with Sound Expression to introduce how to use music with children. These sessions will give parents strategies to use music to enhance pre-verbal and verbal communication and social skills for their children.
Thursday 29th September 2016
North Ryde Community Preschool 13 Clermont Ave, Ryde
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USING MUSIC TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
/in Workshops /by editorA workshop for parents of children with special needs – no musical experience or ability required. This interactive workshop will show parents of children with special needs – including those diagnosed with autism, intellectual disability and language delay – how to use music to enhance their child’s communication skills. We understand that not every parent feels […]
5 Musical Tips to Encourage Early Language Development
/in Musical Tips /by editorHi everyone! I’m Iani Sujono, your Registered Music Therapist from Sound Expression in Sydney Australia. Here are my 5 tips on how you can use music to encourage your young child’s vocal exploration and language development.
Tip 1. Using music to connect
Even if your child isn’t yet able to use words, it’s ok – just have fun using your voices together, use lots of facial expressions as you connect.
The purpose of this exercise: Rewarding engagement. Release frustrations and see the joy as the musical conversation makes your child feel more at ease about using their voice to connect with you.
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LOOK AT WHAT WE ACHIEVE THROUGH MUSIC THERAPY
/in Press /by editorToday is World Music Therapy Day – a perfect time for us to share this clip on what can be achieved through music therapy!
A scaffolding technique to help children with additional needs – the subtleties matter!
/in Musical Tips /by editorA scaffolding technique to help children with additional needs learn about waiting, turn-taking and self-control using a drum – the subtleties matter! Scaffolding refers to a variety of techniques used to move a child progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in a learning process. Scaffolding can include breaking a large task into smaller […]
A wonderful letter from John Alexander MP
/in Press /by editorNot only did John Alexander MP visit our clinic last month, we received this wonderful letter from him last week. In his speech at Parliament House in Canberra, John advocated for music therapy and the work that we do at Sound Expression!
How can music help children with autism?
/in Musical Tips /by editorAt our music therapy clinic, we use music to address the developmental goals of children with special needs. This video shows how music can help children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.