Rhythm Nation: How Music Helps Neurodivergent Children Communicate, Focus, and Thrive

• By: Gina-Marie Moravcik MA, CCC-SLP Sunrise Speech and Language Services
• April 3rd, 2026
• adhd, cognitive development, emotional regulation, language development, movement-based learning, Music Therapy, self-confidence, social skills, Spring 2026 Issue
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I was introduced as “Ms. Gina” to two, cherub-faced little boys who attended kindergarten group speech sessions together at their school. Space was limited, so we were given a smaller “pre-school” room to use for our meetings. My first memory of my “little drummer” was that in a room...