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The purpose of our resources database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele, and to help answer questions from a diversity of visitors seeking information about music therapy. We therefore propose a selection of pertinent* references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world.  

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Using Music Technology with Children and Adolescents with Visual Impairment and Additional Disabilities
2013
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Lisa Martino, Michael Bertolamy
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country
United States (USA)

This chapter in the book, Music Technology in Therapeutic and Health Settings describes the use of music technology as part of music therapy sessions at the Perkins School for the Blind. Diverse music therapy technology tools and their clinical use are described: voice output communication aids and switches, soundbeam device,  and music production softwares.

Vocal Connections: How Voicework in Music Therapy Helped a Young Girl with Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism to Engage in her Learning
2012
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Tina Warnock
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Approaches: Music Therapy & Special Music Education 4(2), 85-92.
Country
England
United Kingdom (UK)

Read a case study presenting the use of the non-verbal voice in music therapy for a young girl with severe intellectual disabilities, complex needs, and autism to build connections within herself and with the music therapist.

What A Music Therapy Session Looks Like
2015
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Source / Publisher
M3 Music Therapy, LLC
Country
United States (USA)

Watch music therapist Michelle Muth show what a music therapy session can look like with an autistic child.

What sound can you make? A case study of a music therapy group for children with autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
2015
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Becky White
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy
Country
England
United Kingdom (UK)

Children with autism have historically received individual music therapy sessions; however they can also benefit from small group work where they can have a shared musical experience.

When music is medicine for kids coping with cancer
2015
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
PBS News Hour
Country
United States (USA)

Watch how music therapist Betsy Hartman supports children with cancer in a pediatric hospital setting.