The Ukulele Kids Club (UKC), a music non-profit from Florida, has always believed in music's ability to bring comfort and hope during difficult times. The recent events in Ukraine have motivated them to expand their mission to reach children impacted by the war. The UKC is rallying the music community around their 'Ukulele. Ukraine. U kan.' campaign with the message that music can heal the wounds of war and an instrument for children to keep is a gift for wellness and for life.

Experts estimate one out of every three people who get COVID will end up with long COVID. That’s when symptoms after the initial infection last for months on end - or longer. Now, one long COVID survivor is using his training to help others going through the same thing.

Music therapy can improve symptoms in ALS patients — that’s the suggestion of a recent study. While the size was small, the results show that at-home music therapy can benefit patients as well as their caregivers, in a mode that was enjoyable. That’s the power of music to improve our well-being.

The latest competent intelligence report published by WMR with the title “An increase in demand and Opportunities for Global Sound Therapy Market 2022” provides a sorted image of the Sound Therapy industry by analysis of research and information collected from various sources that have the ability to help the decision-makers in the worldwide market to play a significant role in making a gradual impact on the global economy. The report presents and showcases a dynamic vision of the global scenario in terms of market size, market statistics, and competitive situation.

With the end of the school year here, parents, caregivers and educators may find themselves reflecting on another turbulent year in education. For researchers of children’s literacy, year-end reflections may prompt discussions of the “summer slide” — children’s loss of knowledge over summer break, particularly in literacy and numeracy — and what can be done to mitigate this learning loss.

Milestones Center offers comprehensive, high quality and evidence-based educational and therapeutic services for children diagnosed with autism and other developmental difficulties. Milestones’ multidisciplinary team comprises of highly qualified and experienced professionals who provide exceptional care through an individualised and result-oriented approach in a safe and supportive environment.

Community Hospital is celebrating the opening of a new clinic that officials said is geared specifically toward children. According to Community Hospital, the new Grand Valley Pediatric Therapy clinic provides multiple therapy services in a safe, welcoming environment for children. The new clinic provides more space as well as resources for treatment than what was previously available.

Children diagnosed with autism often experience delays with speech and communication, leading to difficulties understanding and interacting with others. This is a sign of a speech or language disorder — Integrating speech services or therapy into ABA programs can allow children to practice language in a naturally occurring setting that can easily be translated to a child's natural environment such as a home or school setting. For this reason, Bierman Autism Centers is excited to announce the hiring of Julianne Trudeau, M.S. CCC-SLP as their Director of Speech Services. Julianne will lead the existing team of Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) across locations. Julianne's interests are in childhood apraxia of speech, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), social communication, and early language development.

Sabrina Chacon was relieved that her son Matthew, a Ho-Ho-Kus School District third grader, would receive speech therapy in person, after months of virtual sessions during the pandemic. Matthew had interacted with his therapist using a computer as he worked to articulate words and letter sounds on screen in fall 2020, before vaccinations were available.

Jenna Baratta, 38, said she saw firsthand how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic “left so many children displaced.” “Parents were nervous and worried for their children. I instantly felt the need to step in,” said Baratta, an Annadale resident who holds a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, with a concentration in special education, from St. John’s University.