The purposes of this study were (a) to compare recognition "real-world" music excerpts by postlingually deafened adults using cochlear implants and normal-hearing adults; (b) the performance implant recipients different devices processing strategies; (c) examine variability among in musical selections relation on speech perception tests, cognitive demographic variables.Seventy-nine users 30 tested open-set systematically selected from recordings heard real life. accuracy two groups was...

Research shows that people with multiple sclerosis exhibit learning and memory difficulties music can be used successfully as a mnemonic device to aid in memory. However, there is currently no research investigating the effectiveness of mnemonics compensatory strategy for sclerosis. Participants clinically definitive (N = 38) were given verbal test. Results from recognition task analyzed compared through (n 20) versus leaming speech 18). Preliminary baseline neuropsychological data collected...

The present study extends the growing behavioral literature on indices of happiness for persons with developmental disabilities to geriatric population. Data emotional affect (i.e., happiness) were collected prior to, during, and after each resident was exposed environmental enhancement activities various durations. Results showed that every activity improved resident's level when compared pre‐ postactivity levels. These outcomes suggest indexing may be as useful nursing home residents it...

Emotion regulation is an umbrella term to describe interactive, goal-dependent explicit and implicit processes that are intended help individual manage shift emotional experience. The primary window for appropriate emotion development occurs during the infant, toddler, preschool years. Atypical considered a risk factor mental health problems has been implicated as mechanism underlying childhood pathologies. Current treatments predominantly verbal- behavioral-based lack opportunity practice...

Journal Article Music Therapy Advocacy for Professional Recognition: A Historical Perspective and Future Directions Get access Kimberly Sena Moore, MM, MT-BC Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Perspectives, Volume 33, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 76–85, https://doi.org/10.1093/mtp/miu043 Published: 25 February 2015 history Received: 02 April 2014 Revision received: 23 June Accepted: 24

Music Therapy in a Multicultural Context: A Handbook for Students and Professionals Belgrave, M., & Kim, S. ( 2020). Professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 192 pages. Paperback, $45.00. ISBN: 9781785927980. Ricki S Worth, Worth University of Miami, USA Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Charity N Waweru, Waweru Kimberly Sena Moore, PhD, MT-BC https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8665-1493 Journal Therapy, thab007,...

THERE IS GROWING EVIDENCE that the temporal patterns in music and rhythm can be a mediating stimulus to enhance cognitive function.We investigated here whether musical template would influence verbal learning memory performance patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The were randomly divided into two groups, hearing either spoken or (sung) presentation of Rey's Auditory Verbal Learning Test (AVLT). Patients condition showed significantly better word order than condition. evidence suggests...

A neuroscience-informed approach to music therapy may not appear have many similarities a humanistic one. However, closer look at both reveals some commonalities, as well divergences, particularly in the conceptualization of common aspects practice. Thus, purpose this article is explore such and differences examine how ideas inherent humanistic-leaning practice inform strengthen After describing characteristics approach, we review current publications from area see where principles are...

Emotion regulation (ER) describes the goal-directed ability to manage and shape dynamics timing of one's emotional experiences expressions, an that develops early in life. Though development maladaptive ER skills can significantly impact developmental outcomes, interventions for at-risk children are limited. The purpose this mixed methods study was examine feasibility preliminary efficacy Musical Contour Regulation Facilitation (MCRF) intervention, a multi-session strategy promoting...

Music Therapy for Multisensory and Body Awareness in Children Adults With Severe to Profound Multiple Disabilities: The MuSense Manual introduces an original music-based program music therapists incorporate when helping individuals with profound intellectual developmental disabilities develop sensory body awareness. authors, Roberta Adler Olga Samsonova-Jellison, developed the Program after 12 years of searching best practice solutions meet needs their clients, who, due disability, seemed...

Adaptive personal fitness and training classes are becoming more available in society. Incorporating modified allows for greater inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Personal increase over health, muscle strength decreases mental stressors. Unfortunately, trainers taught modification injuries, obesity, joint problems not typically Adhering toward generalized public as inclusive towards This leads to lack knowledge allowing specifically multiple sclerosis into due knowing how work this...

Journal Article Community, Connection, and the Essential Role of Music Therapy Get access Kimberly Sena Moore, Moore ksenamoore@miami.edu https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8665-1493 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar A Blythe LaGasse Therapy, thae020, https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thae020 Published: 14 November 2024

Introduction Guidelines for developing complex interventions include implementing strategies to monitor intervention delivery. These can tracking therapist behaviors, which are connected effectiveness. In this project, we examine a music therapist's (MT) behaviors during the implementation of Musical Contour Regulation Facilitation (MCRF) intervention, music-based support emotion regulation development in preschoolers.

Abstract Music therapy services are currently being reimbursed through state and private insurance funding streams, yet to date, there is no known systematic exploration on music reimbursement practices. Such information would be helpful include when communicating with third-party payers can assist in tracking trends. Thus, we sought provide baseline how the United States, a focus approved treatment parameters, referral sources, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes used, types of...

February 15, 2023 The Journal of Music Therapy (JMT) was first published in 1964, marking as JMT’s 60th year publishing research music therapy. As we enter into this milestone year, feel called to reflect on where have been and are going the future. In spirit, invited a series guest editorials, beginning issue with review history JMT by Dr. Lindsey Wilhelm. She provides us background journal’s inception its evolution over past 60 years. Volume issues 2–4, will feature additional editorials...