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The music-based therapy group is set to launch on October 6.
Sensational Kids, a social enterprise and charity, is set to unveil a new initiative known as 'The Sound Explorers'. The creative group is set to promote speech and language development through the power of music for children with additional needs. The group will host in the Claremorris Child Development Centre, Lakeside Retail Park.
This initiative, set to launch on October 6, will be spearheaded by Bríd Gleeson, a CORU registered, qualified Speech and Language Therapist and a graduate of Trinity College Dublin.
Karen Leigh, Founder and CEO of Sensational Kids expressed her delight about the launch.
“Speech, language and communication are every child’s right and the foundation for learning and lifelong success. ‘The Sound Explorers’ programme will bring fun, music and clinical expertise, giving children a special experience, using music as a tool to build confidence and enhance communication skills.”
‘The Sound Explorers’ group sizes will be 3-5 children, aged 3-7 years. The group will meet once a week for four weeks and it will be a 45-minute session. The sessions will take place once a week for four weeks.
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Bríd Gleeson, speech and language therapist, said “ ‘The Sound Explorers’ aims to bridge the world of music and speech therapy, offering a fun, inclusive, and evidence-informed approach to supporting communication in young children. I cannot wait to welcome children to our group.”
Bríd brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and musical passion to her work. She currently serves as the National Youth Officer on the Ard Comhairle of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
Expressions of interests are to be put forward to Loretta or Isabella at Sensational Kids in Claremorris.
Phone: 094 9357005, Email: Claremorris@sensationalkids.ie
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