Music Therapy and Leisure for Persons with Disabilities
Music Therapy and Leisure for Persons with Disabilities

Author: Alicia L. Barksdale

Publisher: Sagamore Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781571675118

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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

Published: 2011-08-15

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0857004344

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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.

Introduction to Recreation Services for People with Disabilities
Introduction to Recreation Services for People with Disabilities

Author: Charles C. Bullock

Publisher: Sagamore Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13:

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This is a best-selling introductory book, intended for all students in parks, recreation, and leisure studies, regardless of specialty. It provides an essential, basic knowledge level of people with disabilities. Common themes are presented by the authors in a manner allowing readers to develop their own personal views of therapeutic recreation, and this approach keeps the focus of service on the customer.

Music for All
Music for All

Author: Lois Birkenshaw-Fleming

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781457496790

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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

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781853022265

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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.

Music for Special Kids
Music for Special Kids

Author: Pamela Ott

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 184905858X

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This activity book shows how music can be an enjoyable way to enhance the development of children with special needs. Packed with inspiring tips, activities and song ideas, this resource will have everybody singing, clapping and playing along! It explains simple ways of using songs, instruments and games to connect with children of all abilities.

The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy
The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy

Author: Jane Edwards

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 1009

ISBN-13: 0198817142

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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.