Assistive Communication Device Technology: Ethics and Possibilities in Therapy with Non-Speaking Clients

Authors

Presenter(s)

Amanda Bursch

Comments

Presentation: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Kennedy Union Boll Theatre

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Description

Music therapy is a healthcare field wherein music experiences and the myriad relationships formed between client(s), board-certified music therapist(s), and music activates health-oriented changes (Bruscia, 2014). Within this field there are multiple facets that directly impact the client’s experiences; these include: arrangement of the therapy environment, role and function of music experiences, therapeutic relationships, and communication in verbal and non-verbal forms. However, there is a gap in the education and training of music therapists concerning alternatives to verbal communication, and the use of these alternatives in therapy. Through interviews and analysis, this thesis presents findings regarding the experiences of one non-speaking music therapy participant, and three board certified music therapists with relevant expertise, to empower current and student music therapists to advance their engagement with non-speaking clients in music therapy.

Publication Date

4-19-2023

Project Designation

Honors Thesis

Primary Advisor

Joy Willenbrink-Conte

Primary Advisor's Department

Music

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Recommended Citation

"Assistive Communication Device Technology: Ethics and Possibilities in Therapy with Non-Speaking Clients" (2023). Stander Symposium Projects. 2787.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/2787