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Kids, Music `n´ Autism: Bringing out the Music in Your Child
Dorita S. Berger
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Description for Kids, Music `n´ Autism: Bringing out the Music in Your Child
Paperback. Music is a great tool for brain, sensory and skills development for children with autism, but how can you best encourage them to take part in music-based activities? This practical guide tells you everything you need to know about helping children with autism to pursue their love of music, from enjoying listening to concerts to performing in them. Num Pages: 168 pages, 10 black and white figures and images. BIC Classification: MJNA; MQTC; VFJB; VFX. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile; (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 194.
Many children with autism feel a natural connection with music, but don't always find it easy to participate in musical activities. Packed with tips, advice and activities, this book shows how music and rhythm can help with brain development and quality of life, and how to encourage a genuine enjoyment of music. Dr Berger draws on her many years of experience in music-based clinical work, teaching and coaching, to answer common questions regarding musical interactions for children with autism. From what instrument to choose, how to find the right teacher, how to get your child to practice music, and even taking children to public music events, this book has all the essential information for you to dip into as and when needed. With practical information to help you solve problems that may arise, such as sensory overload, let this book guide you and your child towards positive interactions with music, regardless of whether or not they have prior musical abilities.
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
193g
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785927164
SKU
V9781785927164
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Dorita S. Berger
Dorita S. Berger is a concert pianist, an educator and a Board Certified music therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience in sensorimotor music-based treatment for autism spectrum and neurophysiologic-related diagnoses in children and adults. She conducts workshops and lectures on the role of music in science and medicine and continues to provide consultations and music therapy services, in addition to researching the role of music in human adaptation. Dorita resides in Durham, North Carolina, USA and is the author of Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child, Eurhythmics for Autism and Other Neurophysiologic Diagnoses and co-author of The Music Effect: Music Physiology and Clinical Applications, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Reviews for Kids, Music `n´ Autism: Bringing out the Music in Your Child
This is another great book from Dorita Berger, which is a must-have for every music therapist, educator and parent. Easy to read, it gives a wealth of information on the neuroscience of music, and explains the why's and how's of music learning. As a parent, I learned a lot myself!
Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi, MMT, BMT, MTA, Neurologic Music Therapist As the parent of a teen with autism, I can say first-hand how important music has been in his life, from learning to speak to now socializing in the marching band. This book has practical tips on how to choose an instrument, find a teacher, and even keep up with practice - a must-read for anyone who wishes to expose their child to the benefits of music.
Angela Scarpa, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Virginia Tech Center for Autism Research, Virginia Tech, USA
Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi, MMT, BMT, MTA, Neurologic Music Therapist As the parent of a teen with autism, I can say first-hand how important music has been in his life, from learning to speak to now socializing in the marching band. This book has practical tips on how to choose an instrument, find a teacher, and even keep up with practice - a must-read for anyone who wishes to expose their child to the benefits of music.
Angela Scarpa, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Virginia Tech Center for Autism Research, Virginia Tech, USA