Music and the Social Model: An Occupational Therapist's Approach to Music with People with Labelled as Having Learning Disabilities

Jane Q. Williams qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1986 and has a Master's degree in Advanced Occupational Therapy. She practised as an OT and then a supervisor for ten years predominantly in community settings. Jane then worked for 4 years as Learning and Development Advisor and Manager, designing and implementing approaches to learning for the staff of Devon County Council Social Services. Since December 2007, she has worked as a free-lance music facilitator and music teacher.

Preface. Introduction: How to Use This Book.; Part 1: Theory.; 1. What is Music?: An Overview of the Elements of Music.; 2. Why Music?: The Relationship Between Music and Human Occupation.; 3. Music and The Social Model of Disability. Rachel Purtell.; 4. Music and Occupational Therapy.; 5. The Occupational Therapy Tool Kit: Paradigms, Frames of Reference and Models of Practice.; 6. A Social Model OT Process.; 7. Creating an Enabling Environment.; Part 2: Practice.; 8. Enabling Participation in Music: Activity Analysis and Planning Using an OT Tool Kit.; 9. Journeys: Applying a Social Model OT Process.; 10. An Introduction to Music Group Sessions.; 11. Large Music Group Session Plans.; 12. Small Group and One to One Sessions.; 13. Reflection. Appendices. References. Further Reading. Index.