Contributions of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy within a Developmental, Individual-Differences, Relationship-based (DIR(RTM))/Floortime(TM) framework to the treatment of children with autism: Four cases studies
by Carpente, John A., Ph.D., TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, 2009, 210 pages; 3359621

Abstract:

This study was concerned with the effectiveness of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy (NRMT) carried out within a Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-based (DIR®)/Floortime™ framework in addressing the individual needs of children with autism. In NRMT, the child is an active participant in the music making process, playing various instruments that require no formal training. The therapist’s task is to improvise music built around the child’s musical responses, reactions, responses, and/or movements to engage him or her in a musical experience that will facilitate musical relatedness, communication, socialization, and awareness.

The DIR® model provides a comprehensive framework for assessing, understanding, and treating the child. It centers on helping the child master the building blocks of relating, communicating, and thinking through the formulation of relationships via interactive play, using Floortime™ (a systematic way of working with the children to help them reach their developmental potential) (Greenspan & Weider, 1998).

This study sought to determine the effectiveness of NRMT in meeting musical goals specifically established for each individual child, and to conclude if progress in musical goals paralleled progress in non-musical (DIR®) goals.

 
AdviserKenneth Bruscia
SchoolTEMPLE UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 70-06, p. , Aug 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsMusic; Music education; Educational psychology
Publication Number3359621
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