FREE Music Therapy for Children with Down Syndrome
Schedule
Tue Feb 06 2024 at 11:00 am to Tue May 28 2024 at 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
GiGi's Playhouse Roswell | Alpharetta, GA
Come tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music supports the increase of self-confidence social skills communication and motor skills.
This FREE program is for children ages 0-5 diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Registration preferred but walk-ins available. Registration can be found here: https://gigisplayhouse.org/atlanta/sfcalendar
Music therapy interventions for children with Down Syndrome can be designed to encourage:
- Socialization
- Self-expression
- Communication
- Motor development
Music is processed in both hemispheres of the brain. Music has the ability to stimulate cognitive functioning and may be used for the remediation of some speech/language skills. Therapy is provided at Gigi’s Playhouse in Alpharetta.
GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded solely by donations dedicated to providing free therapeutic programming resources and support to families of individuals with T21/ Trisomy 21/Down syndrome. Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta address the developmental needs of children with T21/Down syndrome including the areas of gross motor fine motor intellectual social and communication development. The earlier aggressive therapeutic interventions take place in these areas the greater the possibility that GiGi’s participants will achieve a more independent life.
Where is it happening?
GiGi's Playhouse Roswell, 11235 Alpharetta Hwy Suite 120, Roswell, GA 30076, United States, AlpharettaUSD 0.00 to USD 5.00