Music Therapy: Another Path to Learning and Understanding for Children on the Autism Spectrum

Contents

• Introduction
• About the Author
• Acknowledgements
• How to Use This Book
• Part I: What is Music Therapy?
• Important Notes
• Music Therapy Is
• Music Therapy is Prescribed
• A Qualified Music Therapist
• The Relationship that Develops
• The Music in Music Therapy
• To Assist or Motivate
• Achieving Non-Musical Goals
• A Music Therapist Works as Part of a Team
• Summary
• Part II: Nine Therapeutic Characteristics of Music
• 1. Music Captivates and Maintains Attention
• 2. Music Structures Time
• 3. Music is Success-Oriented
• 4. Music Provides a Safe Place to Practice Social Skills
• 5. Music Makes Repetition and Memorization Enjoyable
• 6. Music Lets Children Control Their Environment
• 7. Music Can Create or Emphasize a Routine
• 8. Music Can Reflect and Adapt to Each Individual
• 9. Music is Movable
• Part III: Music Therapy Services
• References