Aphasia & Music Therapy

CMTE Credits: 3
Course Instructors: Sarah Thompson, MM, MT-BC, CBIS
Date: Self-led course, complete within 90 days of purchase.
Time: 150 Minutes
Location: Online/Self Study
Course Cost: $50.00
Prerequisites: None

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Online Course Description
This course is designed to provide the music therapy clinician with a better understanding of Aphasia. Better understand terminology, types of aphasia, and related difficulties. You will learn music therapy techniques to support communication including oral motor exercises, singing, and Melodic Intonation Therapy. Sarah shares considerations, exercises, and tips for helping individuals who exhibit aphasia.

Topics include:

  •  Types of Aphasia and Associated Impairments
  •  Music Therapy Applications for Aphasia

Learning Objectives

Course participants will be able to:

    • Identify major factors in Aphasia (CBMT Domains I.B.1, 3)
    • Identify the needs of persons with Aphasia (I.B.3)
    • Choose music therapy applications for specific client needs (I.D.10; II.A.2)

Aphasia & Music Therapy

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