Music is therapeutic, a teaching tool and more!

There have been a few forum posts here at emPower MA regarding the positive effects of music therapy on autistic kids, but I hadn't heard before today that it is also beneficial to kids with Down Syndrome. According to this article, since music is processed by a different area of the brain than speech and language, a Down Syndrome-afflicted child may be able to more easily absorb information and skills when presented with music. Music is also motivating and fun, which is useful when a child demonstrates low motivation to learn.