Music Education: Accessible Education

This book gives you clear and simple explanations of Autism Spectrum Disorder. You will find it very helpful as a quick reference to answer your questions and as a resource to share with family or friends. Whether the subject of autism is new to you, or whether you are experienced in helping someone who is affected by it, this book will help you better understand autism's puzzle.

Denie Riggs has written Music Helps Autism after teaching piano for nearly 50 years, as well as writing Early Childhood Music(R), a faith-based, non-traditional approach to the piano, and Music4Me, a program for children with special needs. In Music Helps Autism, Riggs shares her techniques, tips and ideas to encourage parents, teachers and other professionals to transform the lives of those around them.

By focusing on the abilities rather than the deficits of people with learning, perceptual, motor, and other differences, Kupferstein and Rancer have developed a revolutionary piano pedagogy that will empower individuals with autism and other differences by unleashing the power of what can be done.

Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism includes practical advice on helping a child move beyond scribbling, organizing the child's environment for maximum comfort and relaxation, and providing physical and sensory support. This book is packed with tips and suggestions for how to provide art therapy for children with autism, covering topics such as the basic materials required, safety issues, how to set up a workspace, and ideas for managing difficult behavior.

The authors focus on the diagnosis of autism, advocating for students and music programs, and creating and maintaining a team approach when working with colleagues. A significant portion of the book is focused on understanding the communication, cognition, behavior, sensory, and socialization challenges inherent in working with students with autism. The authors suggest ways to structure classroom experiences and learning opportunities for all students. Vignettes and classroom snapshots from experienced teachers provide additional opportunities to transfer theory to real-life application.

Volume editors Deborah Vander Linde Blair and Kimberly McCord have assembled here a diverse and international set of teachers and researchers. Each working outward from their own national perspectives, the chapter authors explore the histories of legislative initiatives, discuss the implementation of both mandates and teacher led creative strategies,and provide a vast array of pedagogical suggestions and scenarios that support teachers and communities who work with students with disabilities. Featuring chapters from a global set of education communities, the authors represent a wide range of pedagogical approaches for learners in a variety of contexts.

Presents articles from state journals that give music teachers ideas on how to include special needs students, offer suggestions for dealing with specific types of special needs students, and address teachers' responsibilities and support under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The updated edition of this classic account of autism includes a new chapter outlining recent developments in neuropsychological research, and overviews one of the most important theoretical and practical consequences of Frith's original insights into this puzzling condition. Updated edition of this classic account of autism. Includes new sections covering practical and theoretical developments, and a chapter on recent investigations of the neurological basis of psychological impairments in autism. Accessible to a broad general readership.