Resources & references

Review of current research supporting the use of music therapy and music-based interventions in pediatric neurorehabilitation. Results demonstrated measurable benefits of music therapy in multidisciplinary teams in three principle domains: gait rehabilitation, upper limb function, and speech recovery.

This  systematic review examines existing scientific literature on the effects of music therapy on individuals living with Parkinson's disease. Results display a great diversity of evidence, confirming positive effects on in motor, communication, emotional, and cognitive skills.

A research paper offering theoretical perspectives from music therapy researchers around the world on the implications of music therapy as a recovery-oriented practice in mental health and recommendations to maximize support for recovery of mental health patients.

Learn more about what visual impairments are, and how they affect American children. Practice guidelines for music therapists working with blind/visually impaired children are also discussed.

This case report highlights how neurologic music therapy supported the interdisciplinary rehabilitation of a severely injured American service member, improving physical, cognitive, speech, and language skills while offering emotional support.

The Music Therapy Association of Alberta (MTAA) is the Alberta chapter of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).

The Music Therapy Association of British Colombia (MTABC) is the British Columbia chapter of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).

The Music Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM) is the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).

The Music Therapy Association of Ontario (MTAO) is the Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).

The Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS) is the Saskatchewan chapter of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).

This video shows examples of music therapy sessions and perspectives from music therapists and the Children's Hospital in Boston.

Leticia Prieto Alvarez, a music therapist at Hebrew Senior Life, explains the benefits of music therapy for older adults and provides examples of active music therapy experiences in group and individual settings.