Tag: Music

Study Searching for Participants

Hello all!

I received this email about a study that is taking place and wanted to pass the information on. Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC has not researched this information, we are not participants in this study in any way and we are not receiving any compensation for posting this information. We simply wanted to pass along the information to anyone who may be interested.

As always, please do your own fact checking and research on the parties involved and always ask lots of questions. I am copying the note that I received below with all of the contact information.

~Barbara

To Primary Carers of males with Autism and an intellectual disability (defined as Low Functioning Autism or LFA),

 

We are pleased and excited to collaborate with the world renowned concert pianist Mr David Helfgott on an approved study that investigates the potential of Receptive Music Therapy (music listening) to reduce challenging behaviours for males with LFA!

 

If you are the primary carer for a male with LFA you are invited to participate in Study 1! David Helfgott has used his exceptional talents to select and provide the first 2 minutes of 6 solo piano performances for you to listen, assess then rate … requiring no more than 15 minutes of your time!

 

Your musical ratings (along with those from other primary carers) will be statistically analysed to identify one piece of music that will be applied in 2 further studies. As you may imagine, this research has the potential to benefit children with Autism, families, schools and therapists.

 

 

Participation is as easy as clicking the links at Steps 1,2,3:

 

Step 1: check that your computer is running the latest version of Adobe Flash Player! For the latest free version click the link http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

 

Step 2: click the link http://davidhelfgott.com/news/ opening the story

“David provides piano performances for LFA study” | February 06 2012

 

Step 3: click the link https://curtin.asia.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_295lfBwPfPxiJo0 and complete the survey!

 

 

Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested in participating in this survey. If you have any questions please contact Jeremy Marriott on (M) 0412 320 762 or Email: [email protected]

 

Thank you for your time and participation.

 

Best Regards,

 

Jeremy Marriott

BA Psych/Disability | BSc Psych Hons

Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate | Department of Psychology & Speech Pathology

HREC | HR138/2011

ACTRN | ACTRN12611001063909

ACTRN | ACTRN12611001064998

Mobile | 0412 320 762  Email | [email protected] Web | http://curtin.edu.au

 

 

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology. CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)

If you require further information please contact Prof Jan Piek (08) 9266 7990 at the School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University. If you wish to contact someone independent of the study with any questions or concerns please contact the Office or Research and Development at Curtin University on (08) 9266 7863.This study has been approved by the Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee (Approval Number HR138/2011). The Committee is comprised of members of the public, academics, lawyers, doctors and pastoral carers. Its main role is to protect participants. If needed, verification of approval can be obtained either by writing to the Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee, c/- Office of Research and Development, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, 6845 or by telephoning (08) 9266 2784 or by emailing [email protected]

Relaxation and Decompression

By Barbara Erby

“Nobody acknowledges the musical features that are inherent in the process of reasoning, in the logical progression of thought.” ~Murray Sidman

I can truly see why people turn to music as a form of therapy. I, over the years, have learned to play several different instruments and still have others that will be a future focus.

My mother often said, that you could tell my mood by the instrument that I would play. When I was angry, I would play the Piano. When sad, I would play the Saxophone. When I was happy, I would play the Clarinet. Each instrument provided a different way of soothing my nerves and calming me… a way for me to think.

Unless you already know the name, you might think that the quote listed above is from some musical composer. In this, you would be mistaken. Dr. Sidman is a prominent behavior scientist and the quote is from an article that was published in the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior in 2007.

While not everyone is drawn to music, there needs to be some method and form of release for both yourself and your child. It is important that you both have a way to decompress from the learning and work week. Our children spend time in school and various types of therapy on a daily basis. While we do these things in an effort to increase their independence, it is also important to find things that your child enjoys to increase their quality of life.

Barbara Erby is an Education & Behavioral Consultant with Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC. Barbara received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bowie State University in 1999 and a Master of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Educational Psychology and an emphasis in Developmental Psychology from Capella University in 2004. Ms. Erby has worked with a variety of students in the school, home, and community environments as a Direct Care Worker, Family Trainer, and an Education & Behavioral Consultant.