Music Therapy and Leisure for Persons with Disabilities

Music Therapy and Leisure for Persons with Disabilities
Author: Alicia L. Barksdale
Publisher: Sagamore Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2003
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781571675118

This book explores the use of music therapy in order to enhance the development of independent leisure skills with a variety of special populations. Suggestions are provided for alternative avenues through musical experiences enabling individuals to achieve their greatest potential for independence and a high quality of life.

Group Music Activities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Group Music Activities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Author: Maria Ramey
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2011-08-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0857004344

Musical games and activities can significantly improve the social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. However, many music therapy resources are written with children in mind, and it can be difficult to find suitable age-appropriate activity ideas for adults. This versatile collection of 100 group music activities is the perfect sourcebook to provide insight to music therapists who are new to working with this client group, and inspiration to those familiar with working with adults but in need of fresh ideas. Each activity is developed in depth, with clear goals and instructions, and includes easy adaptations to suit a wide range of ability levels. With accompanying online downloadable content and sheet music, this book contains a ready supply of lively and original songs that can be used by practitioners of all musical abilities. With this practical and inspiring resource, music therapists, caregivers and other professionals working with adults with developmental and cognitive disorders will never be short of age-appropriate ideas again.

Music for All

Music for All
Author: Lois Birkenshaw-Fleming
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 136
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457496790

This book is designed to teach music to people with special needs. Many of the activities and suggestions in this book could as easily come under the heading of recreational music, that is, the use of music for sheer enjoyment. For people with special needs, recreational music is tremendously important and can provide a safe place for the development of social skills, the release of emotions, and the satisfaction that comes from making music with others. Chapters cover dealing with specific disabilities and include activities that will facilitate the teaching of students who have these problems, "Books, Records, and Tapes" gives suggestions for further sources of information, and a section of addresses of various organizations provides places to obtain materials.

Music and People with Developmental Disabilities

Music and People with Developmental Disabilities
Author: Frans W. Schalkwijk
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1994
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781853022265

The author describes how, in practice, music therapists work at child day care centres, adult day care centres and in other institutions. The first chapters cover the history and theory of working with music with people with developmental disabilities. The main body of the book covers discussion of the various methods, including individual and group work. Each method is described in terms of the clinical indications, the objectives set and the choice of techniques and musical instruments, and is illustrated through the use of case study. The final chapter draws conclusions for both theory and practice.

Developing Recreation Skills in Persons with Learning Disabilties

Developing Recreation Skills in Persons with Learning Disabilties
Author: Lorraine C. Peniston
Publisher: Sagamore Publishing
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1998
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Contents: An Introduction; Learning Disabilities; Awareness; Leisure; Delivery of Recreation Programs to Persons with Learning Disabilities; Specific Accommodation and Modifications of Recreation Activities for Persons with Learning Disabilities; Resources; Appendices.

The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy

The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy
Author: Jane Edwards
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1009
Release: 2017
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0198817142

Music therapy is growing internationally to be one of the leading evidence-based psychosocial allied health professions to meet needs across the lifespan.The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy is the most comprehensive text on this topic in its history. It presents exhaustive coverage of the topic from international leaders in the field.