Music therapy is the use of music to address non-musical goals. More and more parents and professionals are finding that music can break down barriers for children with autism in areas such as cognition, communication, and socialization. While music therapists are experienced professionals who create unique interventions, many of the principles of music therapy can be implemented by other therapists, teachers, and parents - even by people who do not consider themselves musical! This book explains how to use the many elements of music to foster communication, and teaches you how to adapt music to meet a child's needs. Visual aids and already-written songs will get you started!

Helpful sections include:

Music Therapy Is

A Qualified Music Therapist

The Music in Music Therapy

To Assist or Motivate

Achieving Non-Musical Goals

Music Captivates and Maintains Attention

Music Structures Time

Music Provides a Safe Place to Practice Social Skills

Music Lets Children Control Their Environment

Music Can Create or Emphasize a Routine

Author: Bitsey King Brunk, Betsey King Brunk
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Future Horizons
Published: 04/01/2004
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 11.04h x 8.11w x 0.31d
ISBN: 9781885477538

About the Author

Betsey King, MMT, MT-BC is a board-certified music therapist who began her practice more than twenty years ago. She has an undergraduate degree in violin performance from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and a masters degree in Music Therapy from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She spent eight years as the music therapist at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, and eight years working with children with special needs in both special education and in private practice. In 2000, she moved into university teaching and has trained music therapy students at Southern Methodist University and the University of Kansas. In 2006, she joined the faculty of Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. Betsey speaks and leads workshops throughout the United States, and is the co-owner and co-author for Prelude Music Therapy Products.