What if we used music to accompany children and teenagers with disorders, or mental illnesses? This is the challenge of this new form of support. Not to treat but to accompany the patient in addition to his treatment to, for example, reduce pain, speech disorders, improve social interactions and many other benefits as we will see below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are 2 kinds of approaches to music therapy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 passive; the child listens to music, designed for him\/her, by a relative or music therapist who plays an instrument or sings. It is the interaction that counts; a looped CD will not have the same effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 active; it is up to the child to come into play, it is he who becomes the master of the musical instrument of his choice: piano, percussion, voice\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYes, it is suitable for all people. Adaptation is very simple as long as the person does not have a hearing problem. Moreover, even during a rather active music therapy with singing and playing an instrument, the contraindications are relatively low. In conclusion: music therapy can be applied to most of us. \u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Herv\u00e9 Platel, interview of March 2018 for France Alzeimer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The benefits of music on our bodies are well proven. But what are the benefits for children with disorders?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will see here the best known and most relevant to children and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are part of pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs), which are psychological disorders, due to neurobiological dysfunction and characterized by changes in communication, social interactions, learning and behaviour. The first signs appear during childhood, most often between 18 and 36 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many studies<\/a> highlighted the effects of music on a sample of children and adolescents with autistic disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Significant improvements were noted in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 brain stimulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 concentration and attention<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 socialization<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 verbal and physical communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 body coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 adaptation<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 the parent\/child relationship<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 stress reduction <\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, it has to be defined on a case-by-case basis, because each child and young adult is different and has a unique response to music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s take Kodi Lee as an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kodi is blind and has Autistic Spectrum Disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This 22-year-old man caused a sensation a few days ago on the set of America\u2019s Got Talent 2019 by singing and playing the piano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her mother tells us: \u201cWe discovered that Kodi Lee loved music very early on (\u2026) when you have autism, it\u2019s hard to do what everyone else does, playing music saved your life. \u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch the video below; you certainly won\u2019t be able to stay out of marble!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. ADHD is characterized by the presence of inattentive and\/or hyperactive-impulsive behaviours and leads to various attention, verbal and motor problems. A loss of self-esteem, dropping out of school and socialization problems are direct consequences of ADHD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4%<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3%<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAttention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity X Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
of school children are affected by ADHD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
of adults are affected by ADHD<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n