Music Motivates a Child with Special Needs to Communicate

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This Music Therapy video with a child with Angelman syndrome illustrates the following:

• Using pictures of favorite songs and instruments can motivate a child with special needs to communicate
• PECS is a progressive system and can be very effective when done right
• Using musical instruments such as the cabassa can motivate a child to develop gross motor skills such as crossing mid-line
• Using dramatic pauses during musical activities is a great way to prompt a child to respond

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