Which or both, what should i do?

Question

Hi. I have an eight year old son with autism who has been asking every year for the last two or three years for a guitar and a drum set. We are definitely getting him one or the other but i was considering both. He seems to have this connection to music so i was wondering should I or should i not get him both? anyone have any experience with children/autism/music? I am curious if this is usually something kids with autism like. thanks for your help in advance

Answer 1

I think you should start with a drum set.

It will be easier to learn and play with.

while children wit autism sometimes learn faster in certain areas they also get frustrated easily.

a drum set will allow your child to see immediate results while keeping beat with a song.

The guitar takes a while to learn and there is a lot of frustration involved trying to hit the right key.

what ever you decide I am sure he will love it.

ps. don't forget the tylenol. lol.

Answer 2

uh, i think you should go with the guitar. Get him one that you can control the volume with like an electric one or something cuz my brother has a drum set and he drives us crazy!!

Answer 3

i suggest drums.. the strings are a little too diffucult

Answer 4

NO NEVER HAD ANY CONNECTIONS WITH THIS BUT I WILL SAY FLLOW HIS LEAD THEY TELL YOU WHAT THEY NEED AND LIKE REMEMBER HE'S STILL A KID SO LET HIM FIND HIS CALM IN MUSIC .

Answer 5

Hmm. First give him one, then next christmas, give him the other.

but before you give him the other thing, see if he uses what you give him this year.