Development of Creativity in Children with Down Syndrome Through Music Therapy
https://doi.org/10.31161/1995-0659-2025-19-3-35-40
Abstract
The aim of this article is to study the role of music therapy in the development of creative abilities in children with Down syndrome. The article examines the key role of music as a means of emotional, cognitive and social adaptation of children with disabilities.
Methods. We focus on one of the most effective forms of musical activity, musical improvisation, as well as its impact on the creative development of children with Down syndrome.
Results. Scientific studies confirming the positive impact of music lessons are considered, with an emphasis on modern methods and practices of music therapy.
Conclusions. The paper presents the results of an empirical study confirming the importance of improvisational exercises in the development of creative abilities in children with Down syndrome.
About the Author
K. G. Bagdueva
Dagestan Regional Public Organization for the Disabled "Life Without Tears"
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Klara G. Bagdueva, Ph. D. (Pedagogy), assistant professor, teacher of the highest category, music teacher
Makhachkala
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Bagdueva K.G. Development of Creativity in Children with Down Syndrome Through Music Therapy. Dagestan State Pedagogical University. Journal. Psychological and Pedagogical Sciences. 2025;19(3):35-40. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31161/1995-0659-2025-19-3-35-40
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