INDIVIDUAL MUSIC THERAPY
Can neurodiverse people experience success?Sarah employs a strengths-based approach which moves the focus away from any deficits a person may exhibit, and focuses on the strengths and resources they possess.
Have you heard of “salutogenesis”? It's a term coined by Aaron Antonovsky in 1979, a professor of medical sociology who encouraged moving beyond the 'disease' to focus on factors that promote health and well-being. Traditional medical models tend to emphasise pathology, focusing on problems and deficits in people who are neurodiverse. The strength-based approach allows therapists to acknowledge the unique set of strengths and abilities each client possesses, to then support them in using this to overcome any challenges they may face. The creative space music therapy provides, is the perfect setting to identify and nurture a clients' strengths, thereby improving their functioning and wellbeing. Neurodivergence is spoken about more and more as awareness and understanding grows. This has shone a light on some famous and successful people who happen to be neurodivergent:
Experts also believe several accomplished historical figures were neurodivergent based on evidence from their lives. Those include:
Every single person deserves to have their unique strengths and skills celebrated and nurtured. CREDIT: Videos provided with thanks to the Australian Music Therapy Association
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