Early childhood music therapy and autism spectrum disorders : developing potential in young children and their families / edited by Petra Kern and Marcia Humpal ; foreword by David Aldridge.

Other author Kern, Petra, editor.
Other author Humpal, Marcia Earl, editor.
Format Book
PublicationLondon : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Copyright Date©2013
Description304 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction and research. Autism spectrum disorders primer: Characteristics, causes, prevalence, and intervention / Petra Kern ; Evidence-based practice for young children with autism spectrum disorders: Implications for music therapy / Marcia Humpal and Petra Kern ; Music therapy as an effective treatment for young children with autism spectrum disorders: A meta-analysis / Jennifer Whipple -- Assessment and goals. Assessment and goals: Determining eligibility, gathering information, and generating treatment goals for music therapy services / Linda K. Martin, Angela M. Snell, Darcy Walworth, and Marcia Humpal -- Treatment approaches. Applied behavior analysis: Introduction and practical application in music therapy for young children with autism spectrum disorders / Linda K. Martin ; Social stories: Pairing the story with music / Mike D. Brownell and Ann Arbor ; Nordoff-Robbins music therapy: An expressive and dynamic approach for young children on the autism spectrum / Nina Guerrero and Alan Turry ; Dir®/Floortime model: Introduction and considerations for improvisational music therapy / John A. Carpente ; Strategies and techniques: Making it happen for young children with autism spectrum disorders / Marcia Humpal and Petra Kern -- Collaboration and consultation. Collaborative consultation: Embedding music therapy interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorders in inclusive preschool settings / Petra Kern ; Communication and language development: Implications for music therapy and autism spectrum disorders / Hayoung A. Lim ; Sensory processing in children with autism spectrum disorders: Applications for music therapy practice / Linn Wakeford ; Family-centered practice: Integrating music into home routines / Darcy Walworth ; Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders: Personal perspectives and insights from music therapists / Marcia Humpal -- Selected resources. Resources within reach: Information at your fingertips / Petra Kern ; Annotated bibliography: Selected research at-a-glance / Marcia Humpal.
Abstract Music therapists wishing to conduct family-centred practice and to support parents in integrating music into home routines will find a wealth of information, together with insights from music therapists who are parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The book also looks at collaboration and consultation with interdisciplinary team members, including early childhood educators, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2012015211
ISBN9781849052412 (pbk. format : alk. paper)
ISBN1849052417 (pbk. format : alk. paper)
ISBN9780857004857 (electronic format)
ISBN0857004859 (electronic format)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3920 .E23 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold