Description
Part 1 A description of the research methods and a review of developments in the use of music in caring for people with a developmental disability. Part 2 General characteristics and specific forms of therapy through the medium of music making: therapy is a consciously planned activity; what do we mean bv musical activities?; what do we mean by remedial music making?; what do we mean by music therapy?; concluding remark. Part 3 Individual treatment: when should individual treatment be offered?; individual music therapy; individual remedial music making; concluding remark. Part 4 Group treatment: when should group treatment be offered?; remedial music making as a means of developing social skills; remedial music making and the stimulation of motor and cognitive skills. Part 5 In conclusion: what theoretical conclusions can be drawn from this study?; to qualify what has been said thus far; an overview.