by LotusCentreMusic | Aug 21, 2025 | Blog
By: Erin Parkes, PhD Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is more common than many people realize. In Canada, it impacts approximately 4% of the population, or 1 in every 25 people. FASD is considered the leading cause of developmental disability. And yet, there is... by LotusCentreMusic | Jul 22, 2025 | Blog
By: Jeff Sabo Does a Diagnosis Matter in Music Learning? When I talk to music teachers, one thing that comes up a lot is: “I have a student who seems like they might have some diagnosis, but the parents haven’t said anything. What should I do?” Other teachers have... ![Using Picture Exchange Communication System in Music Lessons with Neurodivergent Students]()
by LotusCentreMusic | Jun 20, 2025 | Blog
By: Erin Parkes, PhD Communication differences are a part of many forms of neurodivergence, particularly autism. We’ve covered differences in non-verbal communication and how to use it to create a fuller picture of what we’re trying to communicate for our students,... 
by LotusCentreMusic | May 23, 2025 | Blog
By: Olivia Adams The breeze is warm, the flowers are blooming, and if you’re a music teacher, you are likely gearing up for an end-of-the-year recital, concert, or music showcase with your students. Polishing a piece of music for a recital is not the goal of music... 
by LotusCentreMusic | Apr 23, 2025 | Blog
By: Jeff Sabo As someone who studied classical music, I didn’t get much formal training in improvisation. But since I’ve started teaching, I’ve found that it’s an incredibly useful and fun way to help students learn. Other teachers have told me that they’d like... 
by LotusCentreMusic | Apr 6, 2025 | Blog
By: Olivia Adams Learning to play any instrument as a child requires significant and consistent exercise of fine and gross motor skills, and often during critical stages of childhood development. The required effort and skills necessary for playing an instrument may...
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