About this episode
Alexandra Morse discusses the benefits of music therapy for autistic and non-verbal children.
Music therapy is a recognised support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and will continue to remain so for many vulnerable children who are autistic and non-verbal. Our guest is Aexandra Morse, Director and Registered Music Therapist based in Tasmania who describes herself as a "choir nerd" explains how music therapy and singing can help children express themselves, engage with others and experience joy. In this interview, Alex explains how music engages different parts of the brain simultaneously and how rhythm and melody can suport speech development and help with non-verbal expression. Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Alexandra Morse
Topics covered
- music therapy
- autism
- non-verbal communication
- NDIS
- child development
- emotional expression
Keywords
- music therapy
- autism
- NDIS
- speech development
- emotional expression
- children
- music
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Disability Insurance Scheme
Places: Tasmania
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