Rhythm and Rhyme
Today’s podcast is just a quick reminder of the interest many individuals with autism have in rhythm and rhyme. Take time every day to sit down and read some rhythmic stories or children’s rhymes. Sing or chant rhythmic, repetitive rhyming songs while riding in the car. Predictable, clever rhythms and rhymes add joy and encourage interaction.
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Children’s rhymes sometimes use nonsense words, but they have that predictable rhythm and rhyming pattern that many youngsters with autism enjoy. For example:
Hickory dickory dock.
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one
And down he did run.
Hickory dickory dock.
Or
One, two, buckle my shoe.
Three, four, shut the door.
Five, six, pick up sticks.
Seven, eight, lay them straight.
Nine, ten, let’s sing it again.
You can even make up a rhythmic rhyme while swinging or walking with your youngster with autism. For example,
We walk, we walk,
We walk, one, two, three.
We walk, we look,
What do we see?
We walk, we talk,
We talk, you and me.
We walk, we walk
We walk, one, two, three.
TIP FOR THE DAY: Make up your own rhythmic rhymes and scout out books by Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, and other writers who provide a wealth of clever, rhythmic rhyming stories and poems that individuals with autism and all within hearing can enjoy.
NOTE TO READERS AND LISTENERS: I am Cathy Knoll, a board certified music therapist and long-time friend of many folks with autism. At FAQautism.com we are committed to providing free, practical, everyday tips for making life better for people with autism. Feel free to send me a confidential email at talk@FAQautism.com with your thoughts or challenging situations or innovative solution. And don’t forget to check out our website for a wealth of ideas and a glimpse into the world of autism. http://FAQautism.com
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