Background The central impairments of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affect
social interaction and communication. Music therapy uses musical experiences and the …

Background The central impairments of people with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) include
social interaction and communication. Music therapy uses music and its elements to enable …

BackgroundMusic therapy has previously been found to be effective in the treatment of
depression but the studies have been methodologically insufficient and lacking in clarity …

Invitation to Community Music Therapy presents the main perspectives and principles of
community music therapy as it is practiced around the world. A relatively recent development …

Objectives: Agitation in nursing home residents with dementia leads to increase in
psychotropic medication, decrease in quality of life, and to patient distress and caregiver …

This book explores how people may use music in ways that are helpful for them, especially
in relation to a sense of wellbeing, belonging and participation. The central premise for the …

Background Children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) presenting with
significant limitations in conventional forms of verbal and non‐verbal communication are …

This volume brings together DeNora's work published between 1986 and 2007. It includes
thirteen essays, some of which have had a major impact on the field. The chapters trace the …

Efforts to integrate music into healthcare systems and wellness practices are accelerating
but the biological foundations supporting these initiatives remain underappreciated. As a …

Background: Music therapy (MT) has been shown to be efficacious for mental health care
clients with various disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and substance abuse …