"Can you go from there back into the beat?" "I got you." The 10-year-old lays down a funk groove with panache, marking a breakthrough connection through music.
"You rock!" says the teacher, laughing as the kid grins, illustrating the joy and communication achieved through rhythm despite verbal challenges.
In the 1980s, the ratio of autism diagnoses was 1 in 2,000; today, it's risen to 27.6 per 1,000, showcasing the increase in awareness and need for effective communication methods.
According to Mai Abe, founder of Creative Vibes Music Therapy, "Music is inherently therapeutic, especially with autistic kids. Adaptive music lessons have a great effect on their communication skills."
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