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Hudobno-terapeutické stratégie v procese rozvoja sociálno-komunikačných zručností u detí s Aspergerovým syndrómom v období pubescencie
Music therapy strategies in the process of developing social-communicative skills in children with Asperger syndrome during pubescence

Author(s): Katarína Reinoldová
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Vydavateľstvo Prešovskej univerzity v Prešove
Keywords: Asperger syndrome; pubescence; social-communicative skills; music therapy;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the paper is to present, on the basis of the research carried out by the authors, the procedures of therapeutic strategies in the field of music therapy, which are aimed towards individuals with Asperger syndrome during pubescence in order to develop social-communicative skills. The research analyses the possibilities of using different methods of music therapy that influence the areas of hypersensitivity, emotionality, communication and socialization. The introductory part of the study discusses the relevant terms (Asperger syndrome, pubescence, current state and important function of music therapy and the need for various forms of interventions in a special pedagogical process for individuals with Asperger syndrome). The second part of the study deals with the basic areas of music therapy and a comprehensive description of the use of individual strategies in particular participants. Graphical representation and evaluation contribute to a comprehensive understanding of research results. The final part contains the evaluation of the results and the confirmation of the thesis about the importance and positive impact of music therapy in the educational process of pupils with Asperger syndrome.

  • Issue Year: 9/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 18-38
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Slovak
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