Experiences of music therapy students working as camp counselors for individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A thematic analysis.

The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of music therapy students working as camp counselors for individuals with ASD. We conducted semi-structured interviews with graduate and undergraduate students (N = 6) and used thematic analysis to analyze data. Three major themes and nine...

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Publicado en:Nordic Journal of Music Therapy Vol. 27; no. 5; pp. 431 - 448
Autores principales: Silverman, Michael J., West, Rebecca, Schwartzberg, Edward T., Hunt, Chantise, Peterson, Melody R., Shibley, Lauren
Formato: questionnaire/scale research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Oct2018
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          Silverman, Michael J.
          West, Rebecca
          Schwartzberg, Edward T.
          Hunt, Chantise
          Peterson, Melody R.
          Shibley, Lauren
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          Music Therapy
          Students, Allied Health
          Work Experiences
          Autism Spectrum Disorder
          Camps
          Counselors
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          Thematic Analysis
          Semi-Structured Interview
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          Student-Patient Relations
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          Exploratory Research
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      ab: The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of music therapy students working as camp counselors for individuals with ASD. We conducted semi-structured interviews with graduate and undergraduate students (N = 6) and used thematic analysis to analyze data. Three major themes and nine supporting subthemes emerged. The first theme, Various Differences, was supported by four subthemes: Despite having similar diagnoses, all campers are highly idiosyncratic; Success is different for each camper; Camp is unique as nobody is different because everybody is different; and Counselors have a unique and holistic relationship with campers. The second theme, Counselor Learning, was supported by three subthemes: Counselors experienced changed perspectives and learned from the campers; Counselors learned about and practiced techniques through music therapy observations; and Counselors gained confidence, patience, and experienced personal growth. The third theme, Positive Experience, was supported by two subthemes: Being a counselor for individuals with ASD is a rewarding experience; and Counselors had supportive relationships with their peers. Being a camp counselor for individuals with ASD was a uniquely positive learning experience that provided students with a deeper and more holistic understanding of ASD and themselves as prospective clinicians.
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