TIP of the WEEK: Music is Medicine

Music can be an extremely therapeutic tool to use throughout your child’s day. It is especially useful during times of transition or high anxiety. Do not hesitate to allow your child headphones and music during doctors appointments, car rides, or transitions during school (ask for this in his or her IEP). Test types of music with different beats and see what works for your child as far as calming/energizing and use it daily to deescalate or get moving.

Patrice Carroll is Latham Centers’ world-renowned Prader-Willi Syndrome specialist. She works with Latham Centers’ residents with PWS, their families and consultants, continuously learning and teaching about PWS best practices.