Music entertains and educates at CS Learning Centre

At CS Learning Centre, staff try to utilise many different forms of education and therapy to help students develop and grow.

One of the favourite lessons of the week is music with Aunty Jane (Kriel). Aunty Jane teaches everyone new instruments, sounds, rhythm, melody and singing.

Music can be a very beneficial approach to help teach children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) crucial life skills. Music can help enhance communication by providing a non-verbal outlet for expression. It improves emotional regulation as one uses music as a calming tool to help reduce stress and anxiety, and to soothe.

It is also useful for developing social skills, relationship building, and even motor control function as the children are encouraged to engage in group singing, dancing and turn taking.

Some of the children who love music lessons are Yukeel Ramsunder (9), Zenande Mseleku (9) and Yuzae Naidu (7) from the foundation class.

Yukeel is a good natured, contented child with the sweetest smile. He is independent, he knows what he likes doing and is happy to just get on and do it.

Zenande is a cheerful girl, who loves her friends and being told stories. She works well with others, and loves to help where she can.

Yuzae is a sparkle of energy and personality. He loves playing with his friends, has a great imagination and a self confident style.

From the very smallest to the tallest, they are all very grateful to Aunty Jane and the weekly music lessons.

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