A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm and progress in reading.
Researchers have found that behaviours consistent with neurodiversity are less stereotypical following a certain form of musical intervention. Children and young people become more confident and improve in their social skills and communication.
In this post I invite you to consider ways in which a focus on empathy can mitigate the challenges of social disadvantage and boost reading comprehension.
“It’s only an hour that they have with your over the time that you come in over the six weeks and for it to be able to make, for a lot of them, up to a year’s difference in their reading ability is quite amazing really.”
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