Facilitating Independent Original Music Composition by Patients with Tetraplegia Though Adaptive Technology in Music Therapy 1169

This presentation will demonstrate how two young patients with tetraplegia who participated in music therapy during inpatient rehabilitation were empowered to independently create original music using adaptive technology – specifically GlassOuse, iPad, and GarageBand software.  These patients will share how creative self-expression has enhanced their lives both during admission and after discharge. Their stories will be told in their own words through video and in-person demonstrations.  A background on music therapy in rehabilitation and the intersection of music therapy and adaptive technology will be provided for clarity and context.