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Inclusion at Dahl Studio
Dahl Studio classes are all about joyful, guided music and art experiences for the whole family, regardless of age, stage, learning style, or disability. Because the things we do in class are developmentally appropriate for all participants, you and your child with a special need or disability are always welcome to join our warm and inviting communities of artistic, musical families.
As the owners and arts specialists at Dahl Studio, and parents of a child with a disability and other children with special needs ourselves, we have seen the power of the arts first-hand in our own family’s lives and in the lives of other families who have children with special needs or disabilities. This is why making music and art accessible to everyone is so important to us! Read below to learn about how we accept and include at every step of our arts pathway!
Group Classes
Children with special needs fit right in to our group classes! Classes serve a variety of ages, creating a family-type setting where participants are at different stages of development and rely on each other to scaffold their learning. All learning styles are respected, and regardless of age or stage, all children are encouraged to participate in their own way.
If you are interested in visiting one of our group classes, here are a few suggestions to make your experience as positive as possible:
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Be sure your child is well rested and not hungry. It's hard to be creative on an empty stomach!
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Arrive a few minutes early to allow your child to get accustomed to the classroom.
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Show enthusiasm about being in class! If you think the content is fun, so you will your child.
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Allow your child to experience the class in their own way—this is a great opportunity to observe your child experiencing the arts!
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If your child is learning about gentle touch, stay close by and, when needed, gently redirect them back to being creative with you.
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Feel free to speak with your teacher or center director if you have questions or concerns.
At Dahl Studio, we know that all children are creative, including children with special needs. Everyone is welcome to participate in our classes, including children with cognitive, physical, or neurological needs or impairments. In fact, your child will most likely thrive in class, because our “accept and include” philosophy means that we respect different ages, stages, and learning styles. And if any adaptations for your child are necessary, we have access to a board-certified music therapist on staff through our Music Together programs to help teachers modify the activities for children with special needs.
Private Studio
Special care is made to also make our semi-private and private lessons accessible by using a child-led approach as well as an audiation-based methodology to reach and nurture every child's artistic ability. Parents are included in the decision-making process, and the children's and parents' goals are paramount.
The benefits of the arts for children with special needs are well known.
Children with special needs are welcome to participate in our group classes or Private Studio. All of our classes and lessons provide a fun, no-pressure setting designed to make all families feel comfortable.
Dahl Studio is registered as a provider of services through the Disability Resource Center (respite as well as SDFSA).
Please call/text us at 702-283-6163 or email dahlstudiolv@gmail.com with any questions!