For children who have severe and profound disabilities, music not only offers a unique channel of self-expression, it also enables them to share their thoughts and feelings with the people around them and the wider world.
For AMBER's children, music also: promotes learning and development helps with socialising improves concentration improves mobility skills
helps in acquiring the skills to communicate confidently with others
teaches basic concepts, such as the difference between left and right
helps to express emotion without words
boosts confidence
provides great pleasure and fulfilment
“Music is particularly important for children with complex needs. For some it may be their main way of accessing their cultural heritage. For others it may provide an important – perhaps the only – channel of communication.” Dr Adam Ockelford