Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to review the most representative studies of the last decade (2006-2015) which deal with the combination of technology and music and concern individuals with Generic learning disabilities. Particularly, the areas of needs in this paper are divided to the following categories: Depression/ disruptive behavior, Down syndrome, Intellectual disa¬bilities, Cerebral palsy and Severe/Profound disa-bilities. It is also underlined the important role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and digital music tools in promoting musical participation and as-sisting students with the pre-referred disa-bilities.
Highlights
Concerning depression and disruptive behaviors, melotherapy is an alternative therapy, psycho-preventive which emphasizes in the therapeutic value of music [1]
Music therapy is ideal for students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) [5]
Where electronic music technology is being used in therapy, the dominant application is with equipment which uses specialist input devices such as single switches and sensors requiring only gesture rather than physical contact [20]
Summary
Concerning depression and disruptive behaviors, melotherapy is an alternative therapy, psycho-preventive which emphasizes in the therapeutic value of music [1]. The last decades there is a major increase of music technologies which are useful for clinical settings including computer based applications, digital interface and assistive devices (computer based application like “voice output communication aids – VOCA”). These applications address to adults and adolescents with behavioral disorders [2]. Where electronic music technology is being used in therapy, the dominant application is with equipment which uses specialist input devices such as single switches and sensors requiring only gesture rather than physical contact [20]. A qualitative study collected data is provided by music therapists experienced in using electronic equipment using MIDI [23]
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