By using rhythm, the therapist designs interventions that provide structure and support for the children s movements. The therapists can enhance the musical experience even more by adding lyrics that provide additional cues for the children. The children required fewer prompts when the information was paired with a familiar melody as well. In recent years, early intervention programs have recognized the importance of families and their roles in the intervention of their children with disabilities. The focus has shifted to allow parents a more active role in their children s interventions.
Music is ideal for working with families and building positive relationships between family members.
The focus on relationships is one reason popular children songs include activities that involve people interacting. Through music, the caregiver can establish a meaningful relationship with the child within a comfortable and secure environment. Although the benefits of music therapy as a part of early intervention programs are numerous, many people still do not understand the necessity of including it in the programs. Some people believe that it is just not important. They focus on the financial issues, thinking only of having to hire another professional and purchase more materials.