Music & Minds: using a talent development approach for young adults with Williams syndrome.

From: Exceptional Children | Date: March 22, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Increased attention has been given to the perplexing issue of students with both disabilities and abilities. This study investigated whether a talent development approach could be adapted for persons with Williams syndrome (WS). Available school records and extensive interviews provided evidence that educational programs for these students with WS had focused primarily on re-mediating their deficits. Although the majority of participants demonstrated a lifelong interest in music, few had been able to participate in music enrichment during their entire school experience. For this group, use ...

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