@article{oai:nsg.repo.nii.ac.jp:00003597, author = {Maruyama, Keiko}, issue = {1}, journal = {Niigata journal of health and welfare, 1346-8782}, month = {}, note = {application/pdf, 論文(Article), Outline and practical examples of music therapy for children with developmental handicaps were introduced. The following are meaningful concerning such children: (1) the activities are kept easy without a noticeable training atmosphere, (2) feelings of accomplishment enter children because they do not aim towards musical perfection, (3) introduction of non-verbal interaction to children who do not have verbal communication skills, (4) contributes toward physical development because music easily induces physical movements, and (5) increases sociability through group activity. Organizations carrying out music therapy are (1) medical institutions, (2) public daycare institutions, (3) independent groups and (4) others. First, the form of the session and program are decided and at the end recording and evaluation are carried out. As an activity example, details of a group session carried out in an independent organization were introduced in items (1) subject children, (2) place and setting, (3) structure of staff, (4) frequency and period and, (5) content of program.}, pages = {29--34}, title = {Music Therapy for Children with Developmental Handicaps}, volume = {2}, year = {2002} }