The paper begins by introducing Joan – the subject of the case study. A description of Joan's music therapy gives a glimpse of a session in which the primary focus is on how Joan responds to various physical challenges. The paper examines the therapeutic significance of this response by looking at sensory integration, sensory integrative dysfunction and Sensory Integration (SI) theory.
The paper considers the link between music therapy and sensory integration before concluding with a description and evaluation of a multi-disciplinary programme developed to meet Joan's sensory needs.
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