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Music and Down's Syndrome
Dissertation by Bethan Mair Pickard:
The musical reactions of individuals with Down’s syndrome have provided the inspiration and foundation for numerous research studies during the twentieth century, although definitive conclusions on the topic have yet to be reached. Much of the existing research is outdated, referring to a society in a time gone by, when unique and beautiful individuals were sadly segregated from their families and communities and herded together in institutions around the country. This study aims to draw information from past research but also to begin original work in a modern day setting, acknowledging the current situations of people with Down’s syndrome.
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