This music therapy video with a child with autism illustrates the following:
- Take the time to assess a child's learning style and use his or her strengths to work on challenging therapeutic goals
- For more information on multiple intelligences visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_multiple_intelligences
- Use wait time and silence to give children with special needs the chance to respond independently
- Rhythm and movement can give children with autism the proprioceptive feedback that some need in order to know where their body is in space
- Rememeber to take the time to imitate children with special needs in order to bond and open up opportunities for learning
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