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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
This music therapy approach was associated with greater improvements than standard care in social motivation and autistic mannerisms. Low-intensity (fewer sessions) music therapy, compared to standard care, was associated with greater improvements in social awareness; and, high-intensity music therapy resulted in improvements in autistic ...
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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.
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.
Sep 25, 2024 · By incorporating music therapy into school districts, educators and therapists can provide students with an additional avenue for growth and learning. As more schools recognize the transformative potential of this approach, we can look forward to a more inclusive and supportive educational environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Music therapy is a form of therapy that integrates music and therapeutic techniques to improve emotional, cognitive, and physical functioning. Developed in the early 20th century and formalized by pioneers such as E. Thayer Gaston and Nordoff-Robbins, music therapy combines elements of music creation, performance, and listening with therapeutic ...
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This article examines the role of music therapy in schools. One important aspect is the relationship between music teachers and music therapists. In some schools the availability of both professionals results in a great deal of overlap (i.e., the intuitive and empathic music teacher and the skills oriented music therapist), while in others the combination results in two distinct possibilities ...
