Music in a Combined Programme For Persons With Aphasia

Author(s): Mary-Minns, Speech-Pathologist, War-Memorial-Hospital, Waverly, N. S. W. -Australia.

Journal/Book: Australian Music Therapy Association Conference Proceedings.. 1986; Australia. Australian Music Therapy Association 2/31 Abercrombie street 3103 Deepdene Australia. Collected Works.

Abstract: This paper presents the use of music in working with communication disordered elderly patients in a day hospital. The program was designed to supplement individual sessions with a speech pathologist in order to reinforce social relationships, as well as give enjoyment in a shared group activity. Activities involved song writing, with or without words, and dancing. It was found that there was an increase in eye contact, facial expressiveness, touching, verbal interaction, and confidence. A number of guidelines for effective communication with aphasic individuals are also presented.

Keyword(s): Aphasia, communication-disorders, communication-skills.

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