Music Therapy and Music & Health References and Resources
RESEARCH AND RESOURCES FOR MUSIC THERAPY 2016: A compilation developed by the Nordoff Robbins research team.
An Update of the Evidence Bank
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Welcome to Research and Resources for Music Therapy 2016, which includes references to research and resources in the fields of music therapy and music and health and is organised as a series of sections. This collation of information forms part of Nordoff Robbins’ research vision, which is to develop research-related resources for practitioners, scholars, and those with an interest in music therapy and music and health research. We would like to thank all colleagues who helped us to create this updated edition as well as the researchers whose dedication and toil contributes to the ongoing development of research and resources nationally and internationally. Without their commitment, this document would not exist.
Research and Resources for Music Therapy 2016 follows in the footsteps of the Nordoff Robbins Evidence Bank. The change in name reflects the emphasis of the content of the document. Each section features a range of research publications and other resources, including articles, books and guides which concern practice and research. It also includes journal titles, websites and UK policy and guideline documents relevant to the theme of each section. In addition, the sections draw on three resources created by the Nordoff Robbins research team. Each section includes new sections with references drawn from the Outcome Measures in Music Therapy (2016) and the Nordoff Robbins Academic & Research Review 1980-2015 (2015). All sections also include a link to The International Index of Music Therapy Organisations (IIMTO)(2015).
We hope this is a useful resource for music therapy and music and health practitioners, researchers and students as well as for policy makers, managers and fundraisers who would like to know more about how, when and why music works.
The Research Team Nordoff Robbins, 2016
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Contents
Research and Resources for Music Therapy 2016 contains 20 sections, organised by client group, work setting or topic:
Section 1 – Autistic spectrum disorders
Section 2 – Special educational needs and learning disabilities
Section 3 – Children and education
Section 4 – Children and families
Section 5 – Emotional and behavioral difficulties
Section 6 – Trauma and abuse
Section 7 – Addictions and eating disorders
Section 8 – Mental health
Section 9 – Neuro-disability and rehabilitation
Section 10 – Cancer care
Section 11 – Elderly and dementia care
Section 12 – Palliative and bereavement care
Section 13 – Neonatal, paediatric and maternal care
Section 14 – Prisons and detainee centres
Section 15 – Medical procedures
Section 16 – Music therapy and technology
Section 17 – Music, arts, health and society
Section 18 – Research ethics
Section 19 – Research methods and methodologies
Section 20 – Training and supervision
Each section includes:
Bibliography
Selected bibliography (1990-2016)
Additional references from the Nordoff Robbins Academic & Research Review 1980-2015
Resources
Outcome measures in music therapy
Websites
Journals
UK policy and guideline documents
Some references and resources are relevant for several topics and are therefore included in more than one Section. When accessing the document electronically, faster access to the topics you are looking for can be gained by typing in your keyword using the ‘find’ function of Adobe Reader: this is done by pressing ‘CTRL’ and ‘F’ on your keyboard.
In collating the Research and Resources for Music Therapy 2016, references for the selected bibliography were found by searching key terms related to each section in Google Scholar, with the publication year of 2014-2016. For example, for Section 1, two searches were carried out: one for ‘music’, ‘ASD’, ‘autism’, ‘autistic’ and one for ‘musical’, ‘ASD’, ‘autism’, ‘autistic’. Publications that were not journal articles, books, book chapters and/or not in English were excluded, as were duplicates. For Section 1, the 118 references identified were reduced to 43 relevant references. Searching for this edition was completed in June 2016.
What does this not include?
…does NOT provide the actual papers of texts that are cited; Research and Resources for Music Therapy.
…does NOT cite all available literature relevant to a particular field of practice or client group. It focuses on research books and papers published in peer reviewed journals.
…is NOT a complete historical archive. We list selected papers only from 1990 onwards.
Updating the resource – Your contributions
We aim to update Research and Resources for Music Therapy regularly. You are invited to contribute additional references and resources that fall within the inclusion / exclusion criteria stated above. Please email your contributions to research@nordoff-robbins.org.uk.
Section 1 – Autistic spectrum disorders
Bibliography - Selected references (1990-2016)
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Allen, R., Davis, R., & Hill, E. (2013). The effects of autism and alexithymia on physiological and verbal responsiveness to music. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 43(2), 432-444.
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Amos, P. (2013). Rhythm and timing in autism: Learning to dance. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 7(27).
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Bakan, M.B., Koen, B., Kobylarz, F., Morgan, L., Goff, R., Kahn, S., & Bakan, M. (2008). Following Frank: Response-ability and the co-creation of culture in a medical ethnomusicology program for children on the autism spectrum. Ethnomusicology, 52(2), 163-202.
Bergmann, T., Sappok, T., Diefenbacher, A., Dames, S., Heinrich, M., Ziegler, M., & Dziobek, I. (2015). Music-based autism diagnostics (MUSAD) – A newly developed diagnostic measure for adults with intellectual developmental disabilities suspected of autism. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 43–44, 123-135.
Bergmann, T., Sappok, T., Diefenbacher, A., & Dziobek, I. (2015). Music in diagnostics: Using musical interactional settings for diagnosing autism in adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, Advance online publication.
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Brandalise, A. (2015). Music therapy and theatre: A community music therapy socio-cultural proposal for the inclusion of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 15(1), Retrieved from: https://voices.no/index.php/voices/article/view/733/675.
Brown, S. (1994). Autism and music therapy - is change possible and why music? Journal of British Music Therapy, 8(1), 15-25.
Carpente, J.A., & LaGasse, A.B. (2015). Music Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In B. L. Wheeler (Ed.), Music Therapy Handbook (pp. 290-301). London; New York: Guilford Press.
Carrico, A.H. (2015). Constructing a two-way street: An argument for interdisciplinary collaboration through an ethnomusicological examination of music therapy, medical ethnomusicology, and Williams syndrome. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 15(3), Retrieved from: https://voices.no/index.php/voices/article/view/825/697.
Chiengchana, N., & Somchai, T. (2014). The effect of Kodály-based music experiences on joint attention in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Asian Biomedicine, 8(4), 547-555.
Clarkson, G. (2005). I Dreamed I was Normal: A Music Therapist’s Journey Into the Realms of Autism. London: Jessica Kingsley.
De Bruyn, L., Moelants, D., & Leman, M. (2012). An embodied approach to testing musical empathy in participants with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Music and Medicine, 4(1), 28-36.
De Vries, D., Beck, T., Stacey, B., Winslow, K., & Meines, K. (2015). Music as a therapeutic intervention with autism: A systematic review of the literature. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 49(3), 220.
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Dezfoolian, L., Zarei, M., Ashayeri, H., & Looyeh, M.Y. (2013). A pilot study on the effects of Orff-based therapeutic music in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Music and Medicine, 5(3), 162-168.
Dimitriadis, T., & Smeijsters, H. (2011). Autistic Spectrum Disorder and music therapy: Theory underpinning practice. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 20(2), 108-122.
Edgerton, C.L. (1994). The effect of improvisational music therapy on the communicative behaviours of autistic children. Journal of Music Therapy, 31(1), 31-62.
Eilat, Y., & Raichel, N. (2016). An inclusive school choir for children with Autism in Israel: Using grounded theory to explore the perceived benefits and challenges. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 16(1), Retrieved from: https://voices.no/index.php/voices/article/view/849/710.
Eren, B., Deniz, J., & Düzkantar, A. (2013). The effectiveness of embedded teaching through the most-to-least prompting procedure in concept teaching to children with autism within Orff-based music activities. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 13(3), 1877-1885.
Franco, G. (1999). Music and Autism: Vocal Improvisation as Containment of Stereotypes. In T. Wigram & J. Backer (Eds.), Clinical Applications of Music Therapy in Developmental Disability, Paediatrics and Neurology (pp. 93-118). London: Jessica Kingsley.
Gadberry, A.L. (2011). A survey of the use of aided augmentative and alternative communication during music therapy sessions with persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Music Therapy, 48(1), 74-89.
Gadberry, A.L., & Harrison, A. (2016). Music therapy promotes self-determination in young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 4(2), 1-4.
Gattino, G., Riesgo, R., Longo, D., Leite, J., & Faccini, L. (2011). Effects of relational music therapy on communication of children with autism: A randomized controlled study. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 20(2), 142-154.
Gebauer, L., Skewes, J., Westphael, G., Heaton, P.F., & Vuust, P. (2014). Intact brain processing of musical emotions in Autism Spectrum Disorder, but more cognitive load and arousal in happy vs. sad music. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 8(192).
Geretsegger, M., Elefant, C., Mössler, K.A., & Gold, C. (2014). Music therapy for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 6.
Geretsegger, M., Holck, U., Bieleninik, Ł., & Gold, C. (2016). Feasibility of a trial on improvisational music therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Music Therapy, 53(2), 93-120.
Geretsegger, M., Holck, U., Carpente, J.A., Elefant, C., Kim, J., & Gold, C. (2015). Common characteristics of improvisational approaches in music therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Developing treatment guidelines. Journal of Music Therapy, 52(2), 258-281.
Geretsegger, M., Holck, U., & Gold, C. (2012). Randomised controlled trial of improvisational music therapy's effectiveness for children with autism spectrum disorders (TIME-A): Study protocol. BMC Pediatrics, 12(1).
Ghasemtabar, S.N., Hosseini, M., Fayyaz, I., Arab, S., Naghashian, H., & Poudineh, Z. (2015). Music therapy: An effective approach in improving social skills of children with autism. Advanced Biomedical Research, 4(157).
Gold, C., Solli, H.P., Kruger, V., & Lie, S.A. (2009). Dose-response relationship in music therapy for people with serious mental disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 29(3), 193-207.
Gold, C., Wigram, T., & Elefant, C. (2006). Music therapy for Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006(2).
Greenberg, D.M., Rentfrow, P.J., & Baron-Cohen, S. (2015). Can music increase empathy? Interpreting musical experience through the empathizing–systemizing (ES) theory: Implications for Autism. Empirical Musicology Review, 10(1-2), 80-95.
Hardy, M.W., & LaGasse, A.B. (2013). Rhythm, movement, and autism: Using rhythmic rehabilitation research as a model for autism. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 7(19), 1-9.
Hillier, A., Greher, G.R., Poto, N., & Dougherty, M. (2012). Positive outcomes following participation in a music intervention for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Psychology of Music, 40(2), 201-215.
Hillier, A., Kopec, J., Poto, N., Tivarus, M., & Beversdorf, D.Q. (2016). Increased physiological responsiveness to preferred music among young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Psychology of Music, 44(3), 481-492.
Holck, U. (2004). Turn-taking in music therapy with children with communication disorders. British Journal of Music Therapy, 18(2), 45-54.
Hooper, J., McManus, A., & McIntyre, A. (2004). Exploring the link between music therapy and sensory integration: An individual case study. British Journal of Music Therapy, 18(1), 15-23.
Iseri, E., Guney, E., Guvenc, R.O., Guvenc, A.A., Ceylan, M.F., Cırak, E., Caycı, B., Bahar, B., Sener, S. (2014). Music therapy and hormonal responses in autism. Gazi Medical Journal, 25(2), 55-58.
Järvinen, A., Ng, R., Crivelli, D., Neumann, D., Arnold, A.J., Woo‐VonHoogenstyn, N., Lai, P., Trauner, D., Bellugi, U. (2016). Social functioning and autonomic nervous system sensitivity across vocal and musical emotion in Williams syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Developmental Psychobiology, 58(1), 17-26.
Jaschke, A.C. (2014). Music intervention as system: Reversing hyper systemising in Autism Spectrum Disorders to the comprehension of music as intervention. Medical Hypotheses, 82(1), 40-48.
Kaplan, R.S., & Steele, A.L. (2005). An analysis of music therapy program goals and outcomes for clients with diagnoses on the autism spectrum. Journal of Music Therapy, 42(1), 2-19.
Katagiri, J. (2007). The effect of background music and song texts on the emotional understanding of children with autism. Journal of Music Therapy, 46(1), 15-31.
Kern, P., & Aldridge, D. (2006). Using embedded music therapy interventions to support outdoor play of young children with autism in an inclusive community-based child care program. Journal of Music Therapy, 43(4), 270-294.
Kern, P., & Humpal, M. (Eds.). (2012). Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Developing Potential in Young Children and Their Families. London: Jessica Kingsley.
Kern, P., Wakeford, L., & Aldridge, D. (2007). Improving the performance of a young child with autism during self-care tasks using embedded song interventions: A case study. Music Therapy Perspectives, 25(1), 43-51.
Kern, P., Wolery, M., & Aldridge, D. (2007). Use of songs to promote independence in morning greeting routines for young children with autism. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 37, 1264-1271.
Kim, J. (2014). The trauma of parting: Endings of music therapy with children with autism spectrum disorders. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 23(3), 263-281.
Kim, J., Wigram, T., & Gold, C. (2008). The effects of improvisational music therapy on joint attention behaviors in autistic children: A randomized controlled study. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 38(9), 1758-1766.
Kim, J., Wigram, T., & Gold, C. (2009). Emotional, motivational and interpersonal responsiveness of children with autism in improvisational music therapy. Autism, 13(4), 389-409.
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Additional references from the Nordoff Robbins Academic & Research Review 1980-2015
The Nordoff Robbins Academic & Research Review is a free online resource summarising the charity’s academic and research activities from 1980 to 2015.
Brown, S. (1994). Autism and music therapy - Is change possible and why music? Journal of British Music Therapy, 8(1), 15-25.
Darrow, A.A. interviewed by G. Tsiris. (2013). Music therapy and special music education: Interdisciplinary dialogues. Approaches: Music Therapy & Special Music Education, 5(1), 12-17. Retrieved from: http://approaches.gr/music-therapy-and-special-music-education-interdisc....
Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1965). Music Therapy for Handicapped Children: Investigations and Experiences. New York: Rudolf Steiner Publications.
Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1971). Therapy in Music for Handicapped Children. London: Gollancz.
Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1977). Creative Music Therapy: Individualized Treatment for the Handicapped Child. New York: John Day & Co.
Robarts, J. (1998). Music Therapy for Children with Autism. In C. Trevarthen, K. Aitken, D. Papoudi & J. Robarts (Eds.), Children with Autism: Diagnosis and Interventions to Meet Their Needs (pp. 172-202). London: Jessica Kingsley.
Robarts, J. (1999). Clinical and theoretical perspectives on poetic processes in music therapy with reference to the Nordoff and Robbins' study of Edward. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 8(2), 192-199.
Robarts, J.Z. (1996). Music Therapy for Children with Autism. In C. Trevarthen, K. J. Aitken, D. Papoudi & J. Z. Robarts (Eds.), Children with Autism: Diagnosis and Interventions to Meet Their Needs (pp. 134-160). London: Jessica Kingsley.
Sutton, J. (2002). Preparing a Potential Space for a Group of Children with Special Needs. In A. Davies & E. Richards (Eds.), Music Therapy and Group Work: Sound Company (pp. 189-201). London: Jessica Kingsley.
Trevarthen, C., Aitken, K., Papoudi, D., & Robarts, J. (Eds.). (1998). Children with Autism: Diagnosis and Interventions to Meet their Needs. London: Jessica Kingsley.
Trevarthen, C., Aitken, K.J., Papoudi, D., & Robarts, J.Z. (1996). Children with Autism: Diagnosis and Interventions to Meet Their Needs. London: Jessica Kingsley.
Tyler, H.M. (2002). Working, Playing and Relating: Issues in Group Music Therapy for Children with Special Needs. In A. Davies & E. Richards (Eds.), Music Therapy and Group Work: Sound Company (pp. 216-230). London: Jessica Kingsley.
Resources
Outcome Measures in Music Therapy
The Outcome Measures in Music Therapy is a free online resource which provides a systematic overview of music therapy specific outcome measures.
Assessment of the Quality of Relationship Instrument (The AQR-instrument)
Schumacher, K., & Calvet-Kruppa, C. (1999). The “AQR”-an analysis system to evaluate the quality of relationship during music therapy: Evaluation of interpersonal relationships through the use of instruments in music therapy with profoundly developmentally delayed patients. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 8(2), 188-191.
Schumacher, K., & Calvet, C. (2007). The “AQR-Instrument” (Assessment of the Quality of Relationship) - An Observation Instrument to Assess the Quality of a Relationship. In T. Wosch & T. Wigram (Eds.), Microanalysis in Music Therapy: Methods, Techniques and Applications for Clinicians, Researchers, Educators and Students (pp. 79-91). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Betz Held Strengths Inventory for Children with Disabilities
Betz, S., & Held, J. (2013). Betz Held Strengths Inventory for Children with Disabilities. Walnut Creek, CA: Walnut Creek Music Therapy.
Improvisational Assessment Profiles (IAPs)
Bruscia, K. (1987). Improvisational Models of Music Therapy. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
Wosch, T. (2007). Microanalysis of Processes of Interactions in Clinical Improvisation with IAP-Autonomy. In T. Wosch & T. Wigram (Eds.), Microanalysis in Music Therapy: Methods, Techniques and Applications for Clinicians, Researchers, Educators and Students (pp. 241-254). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
The Individualized Music Therapy Assessment Profile (IMTAP)
Baxter, H.T., Berghofer, J.A., MacEwan, L., Nelson, J., Peters, K., & Roberts, P. (2007). The Individualized Music Therapy Assessment Profile. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Music Therapy Assessment
Grant, R.E. (1995). Music Therapy Assessment for Developmentally Disabled Clients. In T. Wigram, B. Saperston & R. West (Eds.), The Art and Science of Music Therapy: A Handbook (pp.273-287). London: Routledge.
Music Therapy Assessment Tool for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD)
Snow, S. (2009). The Development of a Music Therapy Assessment Tool: A Pilot Study. In S. Snow & M. D’Amico (Eds.), Assessment in the Creative Arts Therapies: Designing and Adapting Assessment Tools for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (pp. 47-98). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
Music Therapy Checklist
Raglio, A., Traficante, D., & Oasi, O. (2007). Comparison of the music therapy coding scheme with the music therapy checklist. Psychological Reports, 101, 875-80.
Music Therapy Coding Scheme (MTCS)
Raglio, A., Traficante, D., & Oasi, O. (2006). A coding scheme for the evaluation of the relationship in music therapy sessions. Psychological Reports, 99(1), 85-90.
Music Therapy Diagnostic Assessment (MTDA)
Oldfield, A. (2006). Music Therapy Diagnostic Assessments in Child and Family Psychiatry. In: Interactive Music Therapy in Child and Family Psychiatry: Clinical Practice, Research, and Teaching (pp. 29-46). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Oldfield, A. (2006). Research Investigation into Music Therapy Diagnostic Assessments. In: Interactive Music Therapy in Child and Family Psychiatry: Clinical Practice, Research, and Teaching (pp. 123-158). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Nordoff-Robbins Scale I: Child-Therapist(s) Relationship in Coactive Musical Experience
Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1977). Creative Music Therapy. New York: John Day.
Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (2007). Creative Music Therapy: A Guide to Fostering Clinical Musicianship (2nd Edition) (pp. 367-457). Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers.
Nordoff-Robbins Scale II: Musical Communicativeness
Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1977). Creative Music Therapy. New York: John Day.
Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (2007). Creative Music Therapy: A Guide to Fostering Clinical Musicianship (2nd Edition) (pp. 367-457). Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers.
Nordoff-Robbins Scale III: Musicing: Forms of Activity, Stages and Qualities of Engagement
Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1977). Creative Music Therapy. New York: John Day.
Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (2007). Creative Music Therapy: A Guide to Fostering Clinical Musicianship (2nd Edition) (pp. 367-457). Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers.
13 Categories of Response
Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1971). Therapy in Music for Handicapped Children. London: Gollancz.
Websites
Autism Independent UK (SFTAH)
Autism Research Centre
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Autism Speaks
AWARES: The All Wales Autism Resource
British Association for Music Therapy: Autistic Spectrum Conditions
National Autism Association
The National Autistic Society (NAS)
North East Autism Society
Research Autism: Improving the Quality of Life
Resources for Autism
SNAP: Special Needs and Parents
For a list of music therapy organisations, their websites and contact details please see the International Index of Music Therapy Organisations (IIMTO)
Journals
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice
Autism Research
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
UK policy and guideline documents
Progress Report on Strategy for Adults with Autism, (January 2016)
'Think Autism': An Update to the Government Adult Autism Strategy, (April 2014)
2010 to 2015 Government Policy: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), (Department of Education, April 2013)
‘Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives’: The Strategy for Adults with Autism in England (Department of Health, August 2011)
‘Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives’: The Strategy for Adults with Autism in England (Department of Health, March 2010)
ASD Good Practice Guidance (Department of Education, December 2010)
Services for Adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC): Good Practice Advice for Primary Care Trust and Local Authority Commissioners (Department of Health, April 2009)
‘A Better Future’: A Consultation on a Future Strategy for Adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (Department of Health, December 2009)
Section 2 – Special educational needs and learning disabilities
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