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Volume : V, Issue : VIII, September - 2015

IMPACT OF MUSIC ON CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Joyanta Sarkar, Utpal Biswas

By : Laxmi Book Publication

Abstract :

Music is an imperative part of human life. It is useful to live with joy and wellbeing. It is very interesting to analyze various research studies related to music and children with Disabilities. On the basis of this research the importance of music education in children with disabilities can be established. In this research article the endeavor is made to juxtapose varied research studies with the subject and tried to derive its educational implications.

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    Joyanta Sarkar, Utpal Biswas(2015). IMPACT OF MUSIC ON CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. V, Issue. VIII, http://isrj.org/UploadedData/7139.pdf

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    145. Moyer, J. (1990). Whose creation is it, anyway? Childhood Education, 66, 130-131.
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    149. Dixon, G. T., & Chalmers, F. G. (1990). The expressive arts in education. Childhood Education,
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