Tag: neurodiversity
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Ep. 198: Design for Flourishing – The Intersection of Music, Architecture, and Well-Being; with Jenna Mikus, PhD
Dr. Jenna Mikus is an architectural scientist, engineer, and well-being expert whose unique approach to design blends science, art, and music to create spaces that promote health and flourishing. We dive into the fascinating concept of eudaemonia, explore the importance of sound in environments, and discuss how Dr. Mikus’ musical background continues to shape her…
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Ep. 178: A cultural shift in the use of music as a sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic tool; with David Greenberg, PhD
A fusion of music and AI is spearheading a cultural shift, turning music into a sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic powerhouse. Dr. David Greenberg, a renowned neuroscientist and research psychologist, believes that during the next decades “humanity will witness a fundamental shift in the way the world uses sound and music – from a primary form…
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Ep. 164: Adaptive Music Education: Achieving potential and nurturing exceptionalities with harmony; with Erin Parkes, PhD
The Lotus Centre for Special Music Education is passionate about making the well-documented benefits of music-making accessible to students with exceptionalities. Making music can have profound impacts on mood, motor skills, and overall well-being. The Centre’s Institute for Professional Development provides music educators with the skills and tools they need to help students of all…