Drumming for Autism
Reminds me of Doug
Treatment Right on Beat ~ this article reminded so very much of our own family’s experience with our son. Doug took drum lessons for many years. It offered him following directions, one-on-on as well as group activities, rhythm – that gave him patterning for his brain and flow of speech and as well as balance. Drums also helped with focus, attending, and hand-eye coordination.
Doug made many friendships because of playing an instrument and being a member of the band. He was in the Chaparral High School Band as well as the Star of Nevada Marching Band at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Be sure to read my story in the Story Shelf called “A Walk by Faith,” about that experience.
You go, Tyler and Jim, U R Right on Beat!
Tags: ASD, Autism, disability, Education, Memories, Parenting, Speech/Language Therapy
Thanks so much for adding it on the Trackback. I enjoy your site as well.
Thanks so much for your comments. Your site is quite the inspiration. Thanks again. JGM
Thank you for the nice comment, Jim. This so reminded me of days gone by for our family. You pass it on for others. Keep up the great work you are doing with families for chilren with autism and other disabilities. Our son, Doug, is such a success today and I know that it is in part because of the musical instruction he received.