EPISODE 27: Can beat-keeping really predict Dyslexia and ADHD? with special guest Dr Anita Collins

I am thrilled to have a return guest joining us this week! Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning, and the founder of Bigger Better Brains (BBB). One of Anita’s talents is translating the Neuroscience research to the everyday parent, teacher, student - a skill she is internationally recognised for. Anita is passionate about advocating for musical learning and is an experienced, agile and sought-after presenter for education, policy, philanthropic, parent and creative audiences. I am eagerly counting down the days where I get to be one of those audience members - my ticket is booked to take part in the BBB 2-day Educator workshop in Hobart this May! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Tasmanian music teachers, generalist teachers, Early Childhood professionals, and allied health professionals to learn more about the magic and power of music. I urge you to jump on board!!  ** At the time of airing there are still a few tickets available - the direct link to book is below.

In this episode we delve into

• Music and language development
• 5 ‘beat-keeping’ behaviours that may identify early signs of dyslexia and ADHD in young children
• Using musical learning to improve literacy skills in young students
• BBB on tour in Scotland, UK, Ireland and the US

You can connect with Dr Anita Collins via these links:

www.anitacollinsmusic.com

https://www.biggerbetterbrains.com.au/shop/p/bbb-educator-course

Great reads:

The Musical Advantage

The Lullaby Effect

TedX talk

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