2013 study found that Albert Einstein’s brilliance may be attributed to the extremely well-connected nature of his brain hemispheres. The ability to use both left brain logic and right brain creativity is extremely important in normal functioning. Einstein was also a master violinist and the findings of numerous studies linking musical training and improved cognitive function are extremely intuitive. A strong connection between hemispheres helps foster communica- tion between them, increasing many emotional, physical and mental functions of the brain.
Aside from these neurological benefits, music therapy can also cause benefits in regulating emotion, increasing confidence, engag- ing in a social activity, increasing memory, and boosting concentra- tion. In terms of the social aspect of music aside from its effect on neurons, it helps foster inclusion and can increase self-confidence and willingness to engage. Additionally, when non-verbal children are able to create music with their voices, the feedback they receive gives them insight into communicating with language, in this case, the language of music. Music helps to express feelings in a way that involves various parts of the brain that circumvent the normal verbal paths and allow autistic children to communicate their emotions in a way others can understand. Music is a space of creativity and expression that also allows for discovery of personality and sense of self in a way that might be previously foreign to those diagnosed with autism. Self-awareness is an extremely important step forward for those diagnosed with autism. There is also a certain comfort to music because it is consistently at the level of the musician so there is no fear or anxiety in this form of therapy. Both the new patterns of learning and neurological processes introduced by music therapy and the social and self-confidence benefits of music therapy help stimulate sensory, cognitive and emotional development.
Where Can I Find Music Therapy? For CT residents, a great resource is Arts for Healing located in New Canaan. On their website:
http://www.artsforhealing.org/, there is further information on music therapy and its benefits. This organization focuses on integrated art and music therapy and is run by certified therapists who have helped many reach their therapeu- tic goals using music throughout the years. Another great resource is the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy, an organization affiliated with NYU that serves as a treatment, training, and research facility specializing in music therapy. Their website: http://steinhardt.
nyu.edu/music/nordoff, is another great resource for information. If neither of these facilities are easily accessible, the American Music Therapy Association offers both additional information and a way to find music therapists in your local area if you are located in the US through this link:
http://www.musictherapy.org/about/find/.
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