23.7. 1993 Vitoria-Gasteiz / Spain - World Federation of Music Therapy

Is there, after all, a certain sequence in importance of
different aspects of music-therapy where physical,
social and emotional development are concerned? Yes
and no.
It may be clear that by applying music-therapy in the
treatment of physically handicapped children,
therapeutical effects are only achieved when a child has
a felling of well-being.
The primary aim of therapy therefore is to ensure this
feeling that is a stable mental attitude. New aims can
then be formulated which are directed at physical, social
and emotional development, depending on the
individual needs of the child. There -where possible -
obstructions can be broken down or completely
removed and the child's development can be stimulated
- in all its facets - so that it can develpom as fully as
possible and remain: "in motion".
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Video Ilustrations
1 . WIEBE
Wiebe is athetotic boy of 8. The uncontrolled
movements of his body make moving very difficult for
him. Nevertheless Wiebe wants to do as much as
possible without any help. So, he makes on himself
great demands, with the disadventage of being too
concentrated on only his own activities.
Aim of music-therapy:
- relaxation
- varying of movements by using various instruments
- playing together