It's very rewarding as a music therapist to see that I can make a difference in a child's life. When preschoolers who are deaf or hard of hearing sing in a class program, for example, I often see the parents in the audience near tears. Sometimes it takes a long time for me to get a response from a child who has a disability. But when you see a child understanding and enjoying music, it's very exciting. For some of these parents, it is an eye opening experience to see their child singing and enjoying music the same way as other children.
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