Neurodiverse Students
I love working with neurodiverse kids. I believe that music and in particular singing can be highly beneficial and rewarding for kids who often struggle to exist in a world where their uniqueness is not always appreciated.
How I Teach:
Each lesson has an individualised approach, adjusted to nurture and encourage the students unique ways of learning. I am mindful of potential sensory issues and like to keep the lessons calm and evenly paced. The use of positive reinforcement is essential, there are no mistakes, no ‘doing things the wrong way.’ Instead, each lesson is the students time to thrive and have fun.
Each lesson is also guided with patience and empathy. My goal is for the student to have a positive experience. The lessons are also structured so the student feels safe and secure knowing exactly what to expect and that there is a level of predictability.
Most importantly is adaptability and flexibility, I am open to feedback and will adjust the lessons as we progress as needed.
Here are some ways singing may be beneficial:
1. Emotional Expression – Singing may help individuals who struggle with communication to express their emotions more effectively.
2. Enhanced Communication – Singing may help to improve speech and language development.
3. Cognitive Benefits – Singing may help with memory and attention.
4. Sensory Processing – Singing may help to modulate sensory sensitivities and promote self-regulation, reducing stress and anxiety. (By stimulating the vagus nerve)
5. Self-esteem and Confidence – Singing may help boost self-esteem and confidence as the student achieves successes in their lessons.
6. Motor Skills – Singing may help improve motor skills through the coordination of breathing, vocalisation and sometimes movement.
Please note I am not a music therapist but a singing teacher with my own personal experience raising a neurodiverse child and experience working as a teacher's aid and in disability support.
I would love to hear from you if you think your child might like to try some lessons.
I love working with neurodiverse kids. I believe that music and in particular singing can be highly beneficial and rewarding for kids who often struggle to exist in a world where their uniqueness is not always appreciated.
How I Teach:
Each lesson has an individualised approach, adjusted to nurture and encourage the students unique ways of learning. I am mindful of potential sensory issues and like to keep the lessons calm and evenly paced. The use of positive reinforcement is essential, there are no mistakes, no ‘doing things the wrong way.’ Instead, each lesson is the students time to thrive and have fun.
Each lesson is also guided with patience and empathy. My goal is for the student to have a positive experience. The lessons are also structured so the student feels safe and secure knowing exactly what to expect and that there is a level of predictability.
Most importantly is adaptability and flexibility, I am open to feedback and will adjust the lessons as we progress as needed.
Here are some ways singing may be beneficial:
1. Emotional Expression – Singing may help individuals who struggle with communication to express their emotions more effectively.
2. Enhanced Communication – Singing may help to improve speech and language development.
3. Cognitive Benefits – Singing may help with memory and attention.
4. Sensory Processing – Singing may help to modulate sensory sensitivities and promote self-regulation, reducing stress and anxiety. (By stimulating the vagus nerve)
5. Self-esteem and Confidence – Singing may help boost self-esteem and confidence as the student achieves successes in their lessons.
6. Motor Skills – Singing may help improve motor skills through the coordination of breathing, vocalisation and sometimes movement.
Please note I am not a music therapist but a singing teacher with my own personal experience raising a neurodiverse child and experience working as a teacher's aid and in disability support.
I would love to hear from you if you think your child might like to try some lessons.