What are the benefits of music therapy treatment for people with 

Down Syndrome?

• Music therapy sessions are a sensory rich environment that provides structured opportunities to participate at each person’s developmental level.

• Using a visual schedule in the music therapy setting can help to reduce anxiety in the therapeutic setting, and develop executive function skills

• Rhythm based exercises provide opportunities to develop bodily coordination skills, fine and gross motor skills, on-task body behavior, and social connection. 

• Singing activates more brain areas than speaking. For this reason, singing can be used as a tool to develop speech skills such as a slower speaking pace, louder tone, and more articulate consonant sounds.