Day 6 | Jennifer Buchanan: Music Therapy for the Neurodiverse | World Autism Summit

Join Jennifer Buchanan as she discusses how music therapy transcends categories, positively affects the brain, and how neurodiverse individuals can use music for support. Drawing from her 30+ years of experience as a music therapist, Jennifer describes the ability for music to connect people from diverse backgrounds. She discusses the neuroscience of music, recounting instances where music has helped restore speech and walking after brain injury. For neurodiverse individuals, it is critical to adapt the music used in therapy to the person's sensory needs. When administered correctly, music therapy can help these individuals find emotional and mental healing. Learn more about Autism Today Foundation: 🌐 www.autismtoday.com Subscribe for more expert conversations, educational resources, and inspiring stories from Autism Today Foundation. #Autism #AutismToday #autismmusictherapy #musictherapy #neurodiversehealing