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How Music Therapy Helps Children With Autism Be More Social

October 21, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Anxiety, Creativity, Emotional Regulation, Music Psychotherapy, Reflection, Self-Expression, Sensory Needs, Social Development, Transitions

Takeaway: Music therapy can bypass your child’s usual autistic defences, bringing out her joyful, creative side. But, for this to happen, the therapist must be able to build trust, work towards clearly-defined goals, and improvise on the go. So, we parents need to find therapists with the right balance of intuition and training to help our children. Read More

How Dyslexia Can Boost Your Child’s Communication Skills

June 3, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Bigger Picture, Creativity, Dyslexia, Learning Differences, Multi Sensory Techniques, Phoneme Awareness, Phonological Games, Sound Exercises, Thinking Skills, Visualisation

Takeaway: We usually associate dyslexia with a long list of weaknesses, but this is only half the story. That’s because dyslexia is a brain ‘difference,’ not a brain ‘deficit,’ and it also brings many strengths – especially to do with communication and storytelling. So, as parents, we can help nurture and harness these skills, either at home or with guidance from a specialist. Read More

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How Music Therapy Helps Children With Autism Be More Social

How Dyslexia Can Boost Your Child’s Communication Skills