Developing together through music : a music therapy activities book and compact disc for parents and teachers of children with cerebral palsy and severe and profound disabilities / by Courtney Bowden.
| Author/creator |
Bowden, Courtney |
| Other author/creator | East Carolina University. School of Music. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations, Archival & Manuscript Material, and Musical Sound Recording |
| Publication Info | 2009. |
| Description | 98 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 audio disc : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Introduction -- Review of literature. Cerebral palsy ; Severe and profound intellectual disabilities ; Importance of music in early intervention and special education ; Music and motor development (The use of instruments ; Movement to and through music) ; Music and communication development (Music to evoke access ; Music improvisation to evoke communication ; Music and speech therapy techniques ; Blissymbolics ; Musical activities as rewards for communication) ; Music and cognitive development (Musical activities to teach educational concepts ; Music for improving listening skills) ; Music and social development (Musical activities to promote peer awareness ; Musical activities to promote socialization in a group setting ; Musical activities to promote socialization in an individual setting ; Musical improvisation to promote socialization ; Emotional development through non-directive music therapy ; Musical improvisation to promote expression) ; Music and musical development ; Available online resources (Online resources for cerebral palsy and severe and profound disabilities ; Resources for musical ideas and activities) -- Method. Organization of book and selection of goals ; Composition of songs and development of music activities ; Recording the role of children and author ; Visuals ; Suggestions for materials found in classroom or home -- Results. Table of contents ; Introduction ; General advice and friendly tips ; Developmental skills and music activities (Motor skill goals and activities ; Communication skill goals and activities ; Cognitive skill goals and activities ; Social skill goals and activities ; Emotional skill goals and activities ; Musical skill goals and activities) -- Discussion and recommendations. Creation and contributions of this study ; Applications -- Appendix A. Online resources for cerebral palsy and severe and profound disabilities ; Appendix B. Online resources for musical ideas and activities. |
| Summary | The prominence of the use of music therapy techniques as a tool to aid in development for children with cerebral palsy and severe and profound intellectual disabilities dates back to the early 1970's and 1980's after the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was passed by Congress. Before this time, little attention was given to children who were not considered 'normally functioning' and most of the individuals with disabilities were institutionalized and not educated. Today, research shows that extensive education programs and treatment plans are being implemented by multidisciplinary teams including music therapists, to ensure fair rights and proper care for this client population. The purpose of this study was to develop a goal-directed music activities book with an accompaniment compact disc for children ages 4-12 with cerebral palsy and/or severe and profound intellectual disabilities, for use by parents, teachers, and other caregivers in the home or school setting. The musical activities and songs were written to focus on the development of six skill areas including: motor, communication, cognitive, social, emotional, and musical skills. The result of this study is a multi-sensory music activities book and accompaniment compact disc entitled 'Developing Together Through Music', designed for the use of parents, teachers, and care-givers of children with cerebral palsy and/or severe and profound intellectual disabilities. It is composed of 18 activities, (three activities for each of the six developmental skills), and 21 songs recorded on the compact disc. Each group of activities contains a list of goals and observational objectives and each activity provides a content outline, activity instructions, and lyrics. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the School of Music. |
| General note | Accompanying CD contains songs use with activities in book. |
| Dissertation note | M.A. East Carolina University 2009. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (leaves [86]-92). |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | University Archives | ASK AT SPECIAL COLLECTIONS DESK | ✔ Available | Request Material | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3920.B588 D48 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |