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Music therapists use the elements of music, the way music affects humans, and musical associations to treat individuals in respect to the following goal areas: social, communication, cognitive, academic, physical, spiritual, emotional, behavioral, mental health, and daily living skills. In school settings, music therapy is used to help students make progress in their educational program. Music ...
- Anita L. Swanson
- 2020
Music Therapy and Special Education Services . Brief Update of Published Evidence . Music Therapy is a recognized health profession in which music is used to address physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral and/or social functioning. In school settings, music therapy
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- Tori L. Colson
- Moriah Smothers
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Music therapy is a lesser-known and used related service, yet it provides significant benefits to students that have language, behavioral, and social needs. This article reviews the literature on music therapy, discusses its historical and theoretical roots, and examines its use in educational setings. Special atention is given to therapeutic pract...
Incorporating music therapy in schools does not have to be only as a related service for students with IEPs. While its benefits are typically needed more in special education, its impact is not lessened by its inclusion in general education settings. In general education classrooms, music therapy can help students who are “at-risk” and students wit...
- Madison Riley, Tori L Colson, Moriah Smothers
- 2019
Foran, L. M. (2009). Listening to music: Helping children regulate their emotions and improve learning in the classroom. Educational Horizons, 88(1) 51-58. Goldbeck, L., and Ellerkamp, T. (2012) A randomized controlled trial of multimodal music therapy for children with anxiety disorders. Journal of Music Therapy, 49(4), 395-413.
Oct 9, 2023 · Interprofessional occupational therapy and music therapy piano keyboard intervention for preschoolers with visual impairments: A non-randomized pilot case study. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention , 14(1), 39–58.
As music therapy is the use of music to achieve non-music goals, music therapy can be utilized to address students’ development in social, communication, behavioral, emotional, physical and cognitive skills. In school settings, music therapy can be offered as a district-wide or program-wide service or as a related service.
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Sep 25, 2024 · Music therapy is more than just an enrichment activity; it’s a powerful tool that can support a wide range of developmental and educational needs. By incorporating music therapy into school districts, educators and therapists can provide students with an additional avenue for growth and learning.
