Beyond Words Ep. 6 | The Music and Speech Connection with Dr. Anita CollinsGet ASHA CEUs: SpeechTherapyPDJoin the Beyond Words NewsletterWatch on YouTube Join host Garrett Oyama in this Beyond Words archive episode with internationally renowned educator and author Dr. Anita Collins to explore one of the most practical and powerful tools for child development: music.Best known for her TED-Ed video How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain, Dr. Collins brings science down to earth, showing how sound acts as “superfood” for a baby’s brain and how music learning can profoundly shape language, attention, literacy, and even emotional regulation.Whether you’re a parent, speech-language pathologist, educator, or simply music-curious, this episode is packed with insights and real-life strategies:🎶 Why singing to your baby is more powerful than playing music on a device🧠 How rhythm and beat perception relate to reading ability🗣️ The surprising connection between musical training and speech development👶 What to know about noisy environments and infant sound nutrition💡 Easy musical activities that support language — even if you “can’t sing”This is an inspiring and actionable listen that reminds us of something deeply human: music and language aren’t separate — they’re entwined from the very beginning.🟢 More from Dr. Anita Collins: https://www.biggerbetterbrains.com

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