Using Music to Reinforce Speech and Language
Music can be used effectively to help your child develop their language and speech skills. It is motivating, familiar, rhythmic and just plain fun! It can also stimulate motor and social skills. Music can have a regulating effect on your child, making them more receptive to listening, attending and learning. By incorporating gestures along with the lyrics, you can support learning and encourage your child’s active participation. If your child is not yet verbal or is minimally verbal, music can help teach gestural imitation skills. By incorporating gestures along with the lyrics, you can reinforce concepts and encourage your child’s active participation. The simple and repetitive nature of songs is an excellent way to reinforce first words. Songs that have