Perspectives of Music Therapists Working with Sibling Pairs with at Least One who is Neurodivergent

Auty, Rebecca

Auty, R. (2024). Perspectives of Music Therapists Working with Sibling Pairs with at Least One who is Neurodivergent.

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Title	Perspectives of Music Therapists Working with Sibling Pairs with at Least One who is Neurodivergent
Abstract	This thesis explored music therapists’ perceptions of the benefits and challenges of working within a sibling structure, with at least one sibling identifying as neurodivergent. This research adds to the literature by contributing the perspectives of music therapists that work within this framework. Data was analyzed from two participants who completed a semi-structured interview focused on their experiences engaging in this work. Five primary themes emerged in the data: 1) training, 2) goal work, 3) session space, 4) therapist role, and 5) family. Overall, both participants shared similar experiences with their clients. The findings showed that music therapy is beneficial when working with siblings. However, due to the lack of research and minimal research participants, more research needs to be conducted in order to fully support these findings.
Date	2024

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Title: Perspectives of Music Therapists Working with Sibling Pairs with at Least One who is Neurodivergent
Author: Auty, Rebecca
Abstract: This thesis explored music therapists’ perceptions of the benefits and challenges of working within a sibling structure, with at least one sibling identifying as neurodivergent. This research adds to the literature by contributing the perspectives of music therapists that work within this framework. Data was analyzed from two participants who completed a semi-structured interview focused on their experiences engaging in this work. Five primary themes emerged in the data: 1) training, 2) goal work, 3) session space, 4) therapist role, and 5) family. Overall, both participants shared similar experiences with their clients. The findings showed that music therapy is beneficial when working with siblings. However, due to the lack of research and minimal research participants, more research needs to be conducted in order to fully support these findings.
Advisor: Hadley, Susan
Committee Members: Miller, Vern
Leckenby, Katie
Date Issued: 2024
Degree Granting Institution: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
College of Liberal Arts
Music
Degree Name: Master of Music Therapy (MMT)
Degree Level: Masters Degree
Degree Discipline: Music Therapy
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
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