Grayson is smart!
Grayson is a current client working with KidLinks' music therapist Debbie. Grayson is diagnosed with autism. He is also a bit of a savant in music -- Grayson can play back anything Debbie plays on the piano with virtually no errors. And as seen in this video, Grayson can decipher music he heard at home and then recall it for Debbie during his music therapy sessions. Grayson also has perfect pitch-matching when he sings.
In their sessions, Debbie works with Grayson on expanding his communication skills, especially increasing his independent use of expressive language. Grayson tends to flit from one task to another very quickly, without thoroughly digesting or retaining the information. So Debbie is also working on increasing impulse control and increasing Grayson's focus. These skills will aid him in school settings, when intense concentration is needed.
Grayson is very smart! He learns best through music stimulus, at a tempo chosen by Debbie to help him modulate his activity level. Debbie is very excited to work with Grayson, and Grayson loves his music therapy sessions.
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