Embrace (Bedford and District)

This £1,000 donation will fund the Little Music Makers session, a music therapy session for infants with complex disabilities and their carers. Some of our young participants are non-verbal, but music allows them to express themselves in ways they cannot otherwise do. As part of the session, the music therapist sings various familiar and improvised songs to motivate children to co-ordinate their movements to bang a drum, roll kick a ball, or reach for a hanging chime. The music is spontaneous and child-led, drawing awareness to and celebrating each child’s unique way of expressing themselves and supporting their development in communication skills, music & singing is great to help individuals vocalize and express themselves! The session also provides opportunities for families to develop relationships, whether between parent and child, the children interacting together, or parents connecting with one another. A safe environment is created for parents/carers to socialise, relax and feel less isolated.