| Contents |
Introduction and research. Autism spectrum disorders primer : characteristics, causes, prevalence, and intervention / Petra Kern ; Evidence-based practice for young children with autism spectrum disorders : implications for music therapy / Marcia Humpal and Petra Kern ; Music therapy as an effective treatment for young children with autism spectrum disorders : a meta-analysis / Jennifer Whipple -- Assessment and goals. Assessment and goals : determining eligibility, gathering information, and generating treatment goals for music therapy services / Linda K. Martin, Angela M. Snell, Darcy Walworth, and Marcia Humpal -- Treatment approaches. Applied behavior analysis : introduction and practical application in music therapy for young children with autism spectrum disorders / Linda K. Martin ; Social stories : pairing the story with music / Mike D. Brownell ; Nordoff-Robbins music therapy : an expressive and dynamic approach for young children on the autism spectrum / Nina Guerrero and Alan Turry ; Dir®/floortime model : introduction and considerations for improvisational music therapy / John A. Carpente ; Strategies and techniques : making it happen for young children with autism spectrum disorders / Marcia Humpal and Petra Kern -- Collaboration and consultation. Collaborative consultation : embedding music therapy interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorders in inclusive preschool settings / Petra Kern ; Communication and language development : implications for music therapy and autism spectrum disorders / Hayoung A. Lim ; Sensory processing in children with autism spectrum disorders : applications for music therapy practice / Linn Wakeford ; Family-centered practice : integrating music into home routines / Darcy Walworth ; Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders : personal perspectives and insights from music therapists / Marcia Humpal -- Selected resources. Resources within reach : information at your fingertips / Petra Kern ; Annotated bibliography : selected research at-a-glance / Marcia Humpal. |
