Description: Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan by Henry Dunn, Helen Mottram, Elizabeth Coombes, Emma Maclean, Josie Nugent, Adam Ockelford The combination of music and relationship work in person-centred approaches supports the three main areas of difficulty autistic people experience: social interaction, communication and imagination. This book brings together the voices of music therapy practitioners in the UK, with a strong focus on practice-based evidence. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The use of music therapy is long established with people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. The combination of using music and relationship work in person-centred approaches supports the three main areas of difficulty people with autism often experience; social interaction, communication and imagination. Current research supports the positive psychological benefits of music therapy when people with autism spectrum conditions engage with music therapy.This book celebrates the richness of music therapy approaches and brings together the voices of practitioners in the UK. With a strong focus on practice-based evidence it showcases clinicians, researchers and educators working in a variety of settings across the lifespan. Author Biography Henry Dunn is a Music Psychotherapist with Devon Partnership NHS Trust.Elizabeth Coombes is Course Leader of the MA Music Therapy training at the University of South Wales.Emma Maclean is Lead Music Therapist, NHS Lothian and Lecturer in Music Therapy, Queen Margaret University.Helen Mottram is Music Therapist with Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.Josie Nugent is a Freelance Music Therapist, Northern Ireland and Teacher and Supervisor on MA Music Therapy Training course, University of Limerick, Ireland. Table of Contents FOREWORD Professor Adam Ockelford, University of Roehampton, United KingdomINTRODUCTIONHenry Dunn, Music Psychotherapist, Arts Therapies Service, Devon Partnership NHS Trust PRELUDE: The Unanswered QuestionAuriel Warwick, Retired Music TherapistPART 1 - IMPROVISATIONAL APPROACHESChapter 1 Clinical Trials.... Are Music Therapists Deluding Themselves?Amelia Oldfield, Music Therapist NHS, Laura Blauth, Freelance Music Therapist, Johanna Finneman, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Órla Casey, Head of Music Therapy, Cambridgeshire Music, Cambridgeshire County Council.Chapter 2 Evolving a Contemporary Psychoanalytically-Informed Relational Music Therapy with Children with High-Functioning Autism in Specialist School PlacementsJoy Gravestock, Freelance Music TherapistChapter 3 "Fight it Jake, Fight it!" The Ethics of Encouragement with Clients with anAutistic Spectrum ConditionRobin Bates, Music Therapist and Supervisor, Cornwall Music Therapy TrustChapter 4 Musical Interaction Therapy (MIT) For Children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASCs): Underlying Rationale, Clinical Practice And Research Evidence.Dawn Wimpory, Consultant Clinical Psychologist - Lead for ASD (NHS) and Lecturer (Bangor University, joint appointment) and Elise Gwilym, Freelance Music TherapistChapter 5 Group Clinical Improvisation as a Practice of Ritual and Connection for Young People with Autistic Spectrum Conditions Becky White, Associate Lecturer University of the West of England and Freelance Music Therapist Chapter 6 Shared Experience; Learning from Other Modalities in Therapeutic Work with an Adult with an Autistic Spectrum ConditionAlistair Robertson, Music Therapist in the NHS and Voluntary Sector, ScotlandPART 2 - COLLABORATIVE APPROACHESChapter 7 Music Therapy with Children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Their FamiliesJosie Nugent, Music Therapist for Foyle Down Syndrome Trust, Derry, Northern Ireland and Freelance Music Therapist. Chapter 8 How Do Music Therapists Share? Exploring Collaborative Approaches in Educational Settings for Children with Autistic Spectrum ConditionsEmma Maclean, Lead Music Therapist, NHS Lothian and Lecturer in Music Therapy, Queen Margaret University, Scotland and Claire Tillotson, Freelance Music Therapist Chapter 9 Finding a Place: Context-Based Music Therapy in a Transitional Centre for Children with Autistic Spectrum ConditionsKate Fawcett, Freelance Music Therapist and MusicianChapter 10 A Team Approach in Supporting Marks Journey to Increased Social Engagement - Music Therapy Work with a Young Man with AutismCindy-Jo Morison, Senior Music Psychotherapist, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation TrustPART 3 - MUSIC THERAPY APPROACHES CONNECTED WITH AUTISTIC IDENTITY AND CULTUREChapter 11 Voice and the Autistic Self: An Exploration Into How Non-Verbal Voicework in Music Therapy Can Support Intersubjective RelatednessTina Warnock, Freelance Music Therapist, Director for Belltree Music Therapy CIC and Vocal Psychotherapy UKChapter 12 Valuing Neurodiversity: A Humanistic, Non-Normative Model of Music Therapy Exploring Rogers Person-Centred Approach with Young Adults with Autism Spectrum ConditionsBeth Pickard, Senior Lecturer University of South Wales, Wales, Freelance Music TherapistChapter 13 Self-Realisation in Music therapy: Assessing the Young Autistic Persons Sense of Self in the Quest for Wholeness through a Synthesis of Music Therapy, Psychosynthesis and a Developing Sense of Self Peter Whelan, Senior Music Therapist, Whitefield Schools, LondonPOSTLUDE: Music Therapy and Autism across the LifespanElizabeth Coombes, Course Leader, University of South Wales MA Music Therapy and Freelance Music Therapist and Supervisor, Wales and Emma Maclean, Lead Music Therapist, NHS Lothian, Lecturer in Music Therapy, Queen Margaret University, Scotland CONTRIBUTORS TO THE BOOKAUTHOR INDEXSUBJECT INDEX Review Wonderfully rich in its range of content, this book is a must read, an invaluable text for music therapists, other professionals, and music therapy training programs worldwide. The contributors, all experienced music therapists and researchers from across the UK, describe improvisational, relational, and collaborative approaches. Offering a deep appreciation of people with autistic spectrum conditions across the lifespan, and of how music therapy works, this book illuminates the interweaving of musical, developmental, humanistic, and psychodynamic perspectives, in the service of neuro-diversity, identity and culture. -- Jacqueline Z. Robarts, Professor, Music Therapy MA Program, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, LondonThis book brings together an impressive range of perspectives on music therapy practice in the UK, with authors offering reflective insights to their work across the autism spectrum and the lifespan. The writing is deeply respectful of the lived experience of people on the autism spectrum and highlights how music therapists can contribute to celebrating autistic identity and culture. Highly relevant critiques are made about best practice for defining and measuring outcomes in therapy that challenge clinicians and researchers to intensely reflect on their practice. -- Grace Thompson, Senior Lecturer in Music Therapy at the University of Melbourne. Promotional A much-needed new guide that celebrates the diverse range of approaches to music therapy work with autism for both children and adults Long Description The use of music therapy is long established with people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. The combination of using music and relationship work in person-centred approaches supports the three main areas of difficulty people with autism often experience; social interaction, communication and imagination. Current research supports the positive psychological benefits of music therapy when people with autism spectrum conditions engage with music therapy. This book celebrates the richness of music therapy approaches and brings together the voices of practitioners in the UK. With a strong focus on practice-based evidence it showcases clinicians, researchers and educators working in a variety of settings across the lifespan. Review Text This book brings together an impressive range of perspectives on music therapy practice in the UK, with authors offering reflective insights to their work across the autism spectrum and the lifespan. The writing is deeply respectful of the lived experience of people on the autism spectrum and highlights how music therapists can contribute to celebrating autistic identity and culture. Highly relevant critiques are made about best practice for defining and measuring outcomes in therapy that challenge clinicians and researchers to intensely reflect on their practice. Review Quote Wonderfully rich in its range of content, this book is a must read, an invaluable text for music therapists, other professionals, and music therapy training programs worldwide. The contributors, all experienced music therapists and researchers from across the UK, describe improvisational, relational, and collaborative approaches. Offering a deep appreciation of people with autistic spectrum conditions across the lifespan, and of how music therapy works, this book illuminates the interweaving of musical, developmental, humanistic, and psychodynamic perspectives, in the service of neuro-diversity, identity and culture. Promotional "Headline" A much-needed new guide that celebrates the diverse range of approaches to music therapy work with autism for both children and adults Description for Sales People Tackles the practical use of music therapy with people with autism across the lifespan Details ISBN1785923110 Year 2019 ISBN-10 1785923110 ISBN-13 9781785923111 Format Paperback Pages 400 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle A Spectrum of Approaches Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Josie Nugent DEWEY 616.85882065154 Short Title Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan Language English Publication Date 2019-06-21 UK Release Date 2019-06-21 NZ Release Date 2019-06-21 Author Adam Ockelford Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2019-06-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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Author: Henry Dunn, Elizabeth Coombes, Josie Nugent, Helen Mottram, Emma Maclean
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