TY - BOOK AU - Hammel,Alice AU - Hourigan,Ryan M. TI - Teaching music to students with autism SN - 9780199856770 (hardcover : alk. paper) AV - ML 3920 .H27 2013 PY - 2013/// CY - New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Children with autism spectrum disorders KW - Education KW - Autistic children KW - Special education KW - Music KW - Instruction and study N1 - 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 N2 - 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 ER -