Music therapy at the Behavioral Learning Center, St. Paul public schools

Journal/Book: Journal of Music Therapy. 1973; 10: 177-183.

Abstract: Describes the Behavioral Learning Center (BLC), developed in February 1971, which is a school for children with behavioral problems and special learning disabilities. Each class is scheduled for fine arts twice a week, for half a day. The music therapy program has been expanded to include (a) art projects related to learning in music and (b) a program in sensory motor development. Classes are seen at first together for group activities, and then are divided into smaller groups for music, art, and motor skills. Many different instruments are available to the children, and proper care of instruments is stressed. An attempt is made to focus on some of the same goals stressed in regular classrooms, and the children are constantly reminded that the ultimate goal and most important step of all is returning to their own schools.

Note: Using Smart Source Parsing Win music therapy with related art projects; behavior problems & special learning disabilities; children at Behavioral Learning Center

Keyword(s): Music therapy; art ; behavior problems; learning disabilities

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