Teaching Music to Students with Autism [Paperback]

This book is the first resource to provide a comprehensive study of the music education of students with autism. Topics include: diagnosis, advocacy, and a collegial team-approach, as well as communication, cognition, behavior, sensory, and socialization challenges.Teaching Music to Students with Autismis a comprehensive resource for everyone who works with students with autism within the music classroom. The authors focus on understanding autism, advocating for students and music programs, and creating and maintaining a team approach by working together with colleagues effectively. A significant portion of the book is focused on understanding and overcoming 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. The book includes vignettes and classroom snapshots from experienced music teachers which provide additional opportunities to transfer theory to real-life application.Foreword by Marilyn FriendChapter 1What is Autism? An Explanation of the DiagnosisAutism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnostic InformationChange in Diagnostic CriteriaCharacteristics or Features of AutismHow do I know I am Teaching a Student with Autism?Early InterventionTypical Interventions and Treatment ModelsApplied Behavior Analysis and Discrete Trial Training (ABA)Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH) CurriculumDIR/FloortimeCognitive CoachingSocial StoriesConclusionDiscussion QuestionsChapter 2A Team Approach to Teaching Music to Students with AutismLearning about your Student (s) with AutismLearning about other Educators and Therapists, and Professionals in the DistrictBuilding Relationships with ParentsBuilding Relationships with other Staff MembersAdministrative SupportParticipation in MeetingsUnderstanding the Least Restrictive Environment and a Student withl3$