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Perhaps you\u2019ve had an impromptu dance party or found yourself making the dinnertime routine into a little song. If so, you\u2019ve already discovered that music makes many things better, including language learning. For children who need speech and language therapy<\/a>, music can be essential. It is motivating, familiar, rhythmic and stimulates a variety of senses. It might have a calming effect on some making it easier to learn<\/a> and listen and attend. Using music in speech therapy often gives a great opportunity to use visual cues like hand motions or gestures along with the lyrics to help reinforce concepts in a motivating medium. \u00a0The repetition is also useful in reinforcing words and concepts on a frequent basis.<\/p>\n

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Music in the Early Years<\/h2>\n

Early intervention is perhaps the place where you see it most. The wheels on the bus, row row row your boat or twinkle twinkle are all staples of an EI SLP\u2019s repertoire. While we know, and research has shown music to be effective in the later years among Alzheimer’s patients, it is also essential to the younger generation’s growth and development. Using music in therapy, try to do the following:<\/p>\n