Evgeniya Chernyaeva – “The Potential of Music Therapy in Working with Children and Adolescents with Severe Multiple Disabilities and Their Families”

Worldwide, there is a growing population of children experiencing concurrent sensory, motor, and cognitive impairments. Practitioners often encounter challenges related to trust issues, heightened anxiety, and lack of motivation in these children. Drawing from my experience with the “Community of Families with Deafblind Individuals,” I have developed a contemporary methodology that utilizes music therapy to enhance communication, reduce anxiety, harmonize emotional states, and unlock the child’s potential. Furthermore, this approach fosters improved family dynamics and communication among relatives. This presentation aims to provide international music therapists with insights into effective strategies for engaging children with complex needs, ultimately promoting their well-being and development.

Biography

Evgeniya Chernyaeva is a music therapist, voice therapist, specialist in the community of blind and deaf families, and music teacher in a resource class for blind and deaf children.