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Showing posts with label music therapy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music therapy. Show all posts

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Music therapy helping autistic children in Nepal

Several studies suggest that children with autism show emotional expression and social engagement during music therapy sessions.

Currently there are 15 autistic children benefiting from the power of music through an individual and collective session a week, as part of an initiative launched by the Music Therapy Trust Nepal.

AutismCare Nepal (ACN) estimates that there are 30,000 to 60, 000 people living with autism in the country but the figure may be inaccurate since there are many cases not diagnosed or reported, particularly in the countryside.

The organization hosted different events in the framework of the World Autism Awareness Day to educate, create awareness among parents about the rights of children with autism.









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Music therapy helping autistic children in Nepal | Autism Support Network









"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Katy Perry And Girl With Autism Sing 'Firework', Bring Down House


Jodi DiPiazza, an adorable 11-year-old girl living with autism, uses music to connect with the world.
At Comedy Central's Night Of Too Many Stars, DiPiazza had the chance to show off her talents in a duet with one of her favorite singers, Katy Perry.





Katy Perry And Girl With Autism Sing 'Firework', Bring Down House

"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."