Teaching music to students with autism /

Hammel, Alice,

Teaching music to students with autism / Alice M. Hammel, Ryan M. Hourigan. - xvii, 164 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is autism? An explanation of the diagnosis -- A team approach to teaching music to students with autism -- Understanding communication and students with autism in the music classroom -- Understanding cognition and students with autism in the music classroom -- Classroom behavior and students with autism -- Understanding socialization of students with autism in the music classroom -- Autism, sensory dysfunction, and music education -- Advocacy for students with autism in music education -- Classroom and ensemble snapshots of teaching music to students with autism -- Resources for music teachers in teaching music to students with autism.

This text is 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.

9780199856770 (hardcover : alk. paper) 019985677X (hardcover : alk. paper) 9780199856763 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0199856761 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2012051118

016472000 Uk


Children with autism spectrum disorders--Education.
Autistic children--Education.
Special education.
Music--Instruction and study.

ML 3920 / .H27 2013