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The next most frequent population treated by music therapists is children with behavioral disorders. These disorders include children with (attention deficit or disruptive behavior disorders) who have problems in social behavior which are extreme enough to interfere with the learning process. The behavioral disorders classification also refers to children who have conduct disorders, oppositional defiant disorders, hyperactivity, or other non-specific behavior problems. These children are often referred to music therapy to enhance self-awareness, self-expression, or self-esteem. Active music behavior, such as playing an instrument and singing, neccessitates using the voice and body in a clearly structured manner to produce the desired musical product. The child's ability to generate socially appropriate behavior which is incompatible with inappropriate behaviors accounts for further success of music as therapy(Madsen&Wolfe,1979). While engaged in positive creative efforts, a child often gains self-control and a concrete emotional outlet.
At another level, feelings which are misunderstood or difficult to describe verbally may be experienced through the expressive medium of music. Children may be referred to music therapy in order to assess the nature of their emotions. Asking a child to express a particular feeling by playing an instrument may seem indirect; but, it often reveals a degree of emotional arousal which can be observed and explored. Facial affect, nonverbal behavior or 'body language' while performing music offer a nonthreatening starting point for understanding emotions.
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Author:Raymond Vacchino M.Mus.(Per) M.Mus.(MT) A.Mus. L.R.S.M. Licentiate, AMTA (professional status)
 
  Music Therapist on 2007-11-01
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