Music Makes Magic for Neurodivergent Kids | Canberra News

Ricky Stuart, coach of the Canberra Raiders, took a rare break from his demanding schedule to experience something magical—watching autistic and neurodivergent children light up at a music session at Malkara School. Partnering with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra through the Ricky Stuart Music Makers program, this initiative aims to bring joy and connection through live music, expanding across Canberra’s specialist schools over the next three years. For Stuart, whose daughter Emma lives with autism, music is a profound bridge to happiness—and the musicians find it deeply moving, even when kids seem unresponsive. With Beethoven, Peppa Pig, and children’s tunes filling the room, laughter and smiles proved the power of sound to transform moments into memories, one note at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ae615272956dfbfa