Music to Soothe the ADHD Brain
Listening to music offers numerous benefits to the ADHD brain. Here is why and how you can set up your own music therapy program.
Your Child’s ADHD Brain on Music
Research is showing that music and musical training can have positive impacts on cognitive mechanisms that help ADHD individuals be more attentive and less distracted while performing demanding tasks. Here are some ways you can use music to help your ADHD child be calmer and more productive.
Music and ADHD Therapy
The interventions for ADHD that are most often discussed are medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, coaching, support groups, and/or changes in the home, work, or school environments. Other tools can include exercise, meditation, a healthy diet, and good sleep. One intervention that is not typically highlighted is music therapy. Research suggests that music could benefit someone with ADHD, by increasing dopamine levels) and thereby improving attention and executive functioning skills.
Tips for Helping Your ADHD Child Calm Down
For many children with ADHD, sitting still is a near impossible task. Their constant physical activity can be frustrating for parents and difficult for teachers when a child’s hyperactivity disrupts a class. But there are a number of simple techniques parents can use to help their ADHD child harness their energy and accomplish their goals.