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This presentation will focus on the applications of music therapy for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Music therapy and its scope of practice will be defined and applied to this specific population. Specific sub-population discussed will include early intervention, educational settings with an emphasis on music therapy within the Expanded Core Curriculum, and music therapy as a support through life transitions for adults. Information will be provided about how to find a Board-Certified Music Therapist.Outcomes:1)Participants will gain a clear understanding of the definition and scope of practice of music therapy.2)Participants will learn the role of music therapy within early intervention.3)Participants will learn the role of music therapy within the Expanded Core Curriculum for the education of students who are blind and visually impaired.4)Participants will learn the role of music therapy in the support of adults who are blind and visually impaired.Shelbe White, MM, MT-BC has Bachelors and Masters degrees in music from Arizona State University and is a Board-Certified Music Therapist. Shelbe has been providing music therapy services in the Phoenix area since 2015. She is currently the Program Manager at Higher Octave Healing, where her primary role is to create, maintain and expand music therapy programs for a variety of age groups and populations from early intervention to senior living. One of her clinical specialties is providing music therapy services for those who are blind or visually impaired. This includes music therapy services at the Foundation for Blind Children. |
