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     pervasive developmental disorder

     phonological disorder

     semantic pragmatic language disorder

     specific language impairment

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    Complementary Therapies Music Therapy

    "The basic skeleton for music is rhythm, and rhythm is one of the
    most important elements of music that influences how the brain organizes time." says Dr. O.J. Sahler, professor of pediatrics, psychiatry, medical humanities and oncology at the University
    of Rochester Medical Center in New York.

    The effect of rhythm on timing in the brain can be used to help
    Parkinson's patients and stroke patients retrain their ability to walk in time with musical rhythm. This rhythm can also be used to improve speech articulation and fluency disorders.

    What is Music Therapy? (from the American Music Therapy Association)

    "Music Therapy is an established health profession similar to occupational therapy and physical therapy. It consists of using music therapeutically to address physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral and/or social functioning. Because music therapy is a powerful and non-threatening medium, unique outcomes are possible. With young children, music therapy provides a unique variety of music experiences in an intentional and developmentally appropriate manner to effect changes in a child’s behavior and facilitate development of his/her communication, social/emotional, sensori-motor, and/or cognitive skills."

    "...Music stimulates all of the senses and involves the child at many levels. This "multi-modal approach" facilitates many developmental skills. Music can encourage socialization, self-expression, communication, and motor development. Since the brain processes music in both hemispheres, music can stimulate cognitive functioning and may be used for remediation of some speech/language skills."

    Literature about Music Therapy

    Music Therapy: Research

    Video and Audio Tapes about Music Therapy

    Music Therapy on the Internet


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    The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children With Special Needs, a Guide for Parents and Teachers
    Sue Schwartz, Ph.D.

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    Childhood Speech, Language, and Listening Problems: What Every Parent Should Know
    (2nd Ed.)
    Patricia McAleer Hamaguchi
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    The Late Talker

    The Late Talker,
    a book about children's
    speech difficulties,
    co-written by Speechville Co-Founder, Lisa Geng

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    Highlights Catalog 

    Speechville Express is a resource for families, educators, and medical professionals, offering information about language development in children, helping those who care for toddlers and young children who are late talkers, and connecting you with others who have been down this road. Language disorders and communication impairments included are apraxia, stuttering, pervasive developmental disorder, dysarthria, and aphasia, among others.

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