Music Therapy
According to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), Music therapy can benefit children with CP in several ways, including increased motivation, higher levels of relaxation, and improvement in movement, socialization, and language skills. It also has been proven to ease muscle tension. CP Family Network states that music has been found to assist CP children by:
According to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), Music therapy can benefit children with CP in several ways, including increased motivation, higher levels of relaxation, and improvement in movement, socialization, and language skills. It also has been proven to ease muscle tension. CP Family Network states that music has been found to assist CP children by:
- Developing gait control
- Strengthening head and torso control
- Gaining hand movement control
- Demonstrating rhythms to a child who cannot hear
- Strengthening hand-eye coordination
- Using visual cues to communicate
- Engaging in group play
- Communication
- Reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation
- Focusing attention
- Finding more enjoyment in repetitive movements
- Stimulating and organizing muscle response