Music Therapy in Schools Professional Development Opinions on its potential impact

Opinions on its potential impact on health are sharply divided: some argue that it poses serious risks to mental health and that adolescent use may lead to psychotic illness in young adulthood

Complete with practical intervention strategies based on research

improve social interaction skills

Especially fascinating are the accounts by four dyspraxic adults of their own experiences

Music Therapy in Schools Professional Development Opinions on its potential impactThe majority of music therapy work with children takes place in schools. This book documents the wealth and diversity of work that music therapists are doing in educational settings across the UK. It shows how, in recent years, music therapy has changed and grown as a profession, and it provides an insight into the trends that are emerging in this area in the 21st century. Collating the experiences of a range of music therapists from both mainstream