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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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Entrevista musicoterapia DISMO
2022
Type of reference
General information
Language
Spanish
Subtitle
Spanish
Source / Publisher
Vientos Sonoros -Enseñanza Musical y Musicoterapia
Country
Spain

Through interviews, musical activities, and testimonials, see how music therapist Ángel Girón facilitates group music experiences to support communication, self-expression, connection, and physical skills for disabled adults.

The body communicates: Movement synchrony during music therapy with children diagnosed with ASD
2020
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Tamar Dvir, Nava Lotan, Roni Viderman, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
The Arts in Psychotherapy
Country
Austria
Israel
Norway

Read an article examining the body synchrony of autistic children with their therapists during music therapy sessions. Results of this video microanalysis showed that while there was no significant change in the autistic children's ability to synchronize with therapists at the end of their treatment period, there was a significant increase in the ability of therapists to synchronize with the autistic children. The potential implications of this finding for both future research and practice are discussed.

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.