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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
Jan 10, 2021 · In schools, music therapy can be used to improve children’s behavior and wellbeing. It can help children learn classroom rules, improving attention and focus, and promoting self-expression (Jacobson & Artman, 2013). Finally, music therapy can be used in schools to improve social skills and communication. For example, it can help with “wh ...
Oct 9, 2023 · The use of music therapy techniques has recently extended into the educational realm to help overcome learning difficulties, support emotional management, and assist students to develop necessary social skills. This is known as educational music therapy (EMT).
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.
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Jul 18, 2023 · Music therapists use this form of treatment to manage a vast range of conditions. It’s typically a complementary therapy. This means it’s part of a larger treatment plan that may include medications or other interventions. Research shows music therapy can offer benefits to people with: Advertisement. Dementia.
