Music and the social model : an occupational therapist's approach to music with people labelled as having learning disabilities / Jane Q. Williams.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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The title of this book: The original working title of this book was ... -- Introduction: How to use this book -- Part 1: Theory. What is Music? An overview of the elements of music -- Why Music? The relationship between music and human occupation -- Music and The Social Model of Disability -- Music and Occupational Therapy -- The Occupational Therapy Tool Kit: Paradigms, frames of reference and models of practice -- A Social Model OT Process -- Creating an Enabling Environment -- Part 2: Practice. Enabling Participation in Music: Activity analysis and planning using an OT tool kit -- Journeys: Applying a Social Model OT process -- An Introduction to Music Group Sessions -- Large Music Group Session Plans -- Small Group and One-to-One Sessions -- Reflection.

"Music has always been an essential part of what it is to be human and yet not everyone has access to the music-based opportunities others take for granted. Motivated by the belief that individuals are disabled by society rather than any impairment they might have, Jane Williams sets out to show how someone with learning difficulties can engage with music in as many diverse and fulfilling ways as the rest of their community and generation. This practical guide will equip you with everything you need to know to help empower people with learning difficulties to experience and enjoy music, meaningfully. It sets out activity ideas in the context of existing Occupational Therapy models and offers a host of tips, resources and ready-to-use themed lesson plans to inspire and enrich your practice. There are also many practical examples and real-life success stories that show how to put the theory into practice, including downloadable tracks composed and performed by The LA Buskers, a band Jane works with. Accessible, practical and inspirational, the unique approaches described in this book will be of immeasurable interest to occupational therapists, social care workers responsible for planning and delivering activity programmes as well as community musicians."--Publisher's description

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