My nonverbal child can sing but can't speak. Why is this?

Many parents have reported that their nonverbal child with autism can sing but will not speak.  This was certainly the case with musical prodigy Logan Blade whose family describes him as nonverbal except when a microphone is put in his hand.  He now has two records that he has released on iTunes.  This is also...

Have you ever noticed a nonverbal child with autism humming or singing even in the presence of severe speech and language delays?  Did you know many children with autism have been shown to have "perfect" or "absolute" pitch?  See the blog post on evidence to learn more.

Who is Melodic Based Communication Therapy used for?