Music Therapy in Pediatric Neurorehabilitation

You may have heard about Music Therapy as a treatment for individuals with neurological conditions. It is used often for improvements in adults with neurological conditions as well as a strategy for distraction in pediatric procedures. If you child has been hospitalized, they may have had this treatment during unpleasant procedures.

Music therapy has a much wider range than the huge benefit of distraction. It is a researched specialty that is provided by individuals specially education in this technique. A Music Therapist completes a bachelor’s degree and extensive clinical experience to receive certification.

Just a few of the benefits include:

• Stimulation of neural activity
• Provides relaxation to help reduce anxiety and stress
• Increases breathing and vocal projection through the use of singing
• Creates a rhythm for motor skills of the body including speech
• Stimulates the brain to enhance cognitive thinking
• Provides alternative ways of communication
  
  

A huge benefit is enjoyment by both the child and caregiver as music is fun, enjoyable and can brighten the day.