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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

Questions to Ask Paediatricians About Your Child’s Development

July 27, 2020 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Paediatricians Autism, Cognition, Communication, Developmental Assessments, Milestones, Muscle Control, Paediatricians, Sensory Processing, Social Development, Speech and Language Therapist

Overview: Children are often late in reaching their developmental milestones. Slight delays are normal, but significant ones on many fronts can be an issue. Here, a developmental assessment can help a paediatrician decide if there’s cause for concern. But what are these assessments? How can you prepare for them? And what questions should you ask? Read on to find out. Read More

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How Music Therapy Helps Children With Autism Be More Social

Questions to Ask Paediatricians About Your Child’s Development