Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child

Dorita S. Berger
Foreword by Donna Williams

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2002, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-700-2, BIC 2: AVA MQTC VFJD

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Preface/Foreword. 1. Introduction: Who defines 'appropriate'? 2. Aspects of autism. 3. Aspects of sensory integration. 4. Functional adaptation defined. 5. Understanding basic sensory systems. 6.Are you listening? Part One. 7. Are you listening? Part Two. 8. Elements of music for sensory adaptation. 9. Music therapy in the realm of sensory integration. 10. Formulating music therapy treatment for sensory adaptation. 11. Conclusion. Appendix A. The role of music in physiologic accommodation. Appendix B. Sample assessment and progress reports. Bibliography. Index.

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Author information

• Dorita S. Berger

Subject areas

• Arts Therapies
• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords

• Asperger syndrome,
• autism,
• children,
• communication,
• inclusive classroom,
• music therapy,
• occupational therapy,
• sensory issues,
• special education