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A particular use of technology in ‘open-ended’ contexts lies at the heart of the development of Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy, which has been developed in schools for profound and multiply handicapped children and in homes for the long-term care of the elderly and elderly mentally infirm. The therapy uses examples of digital music technology to improve communication skills, motor control and well-being. Three case studies exemplify the effects of this therapy with the client groups.
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Ellis, P. (2004). Improving Quality of Life and Well-Being for Children and the Elderly through Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy. In: Miesenberger, K., Klaus, J., Zagler, W.L., Burger, D. (eds) Computers Helping People with Special Needs. ICCHP 2004. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3118. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-27817-7_61
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