Music Therapy with Autistic Children in Aotearoa, New Zealand

In this unique text, ten cases of music therapy with autistic children (tamariki takiwtanga) are critiqued through the eyes of family members and other autism experts. Rickson uses her wealth of experience to contextualise their rich observations in a thorough review of research and practice literature, to illustrate the ways music therapists engage autistic children in the music therapy process, highlight the various ways music therapy can support their health and well-being, and demonstrate how music therapy processes align with good practice as outlined in the New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline.

Explores the effectiveness of music therapy for children with autism spectrum conditions Makes use of narrative assessment to analyse findings Discusses whether music therapy could be considered an evidence-based practice

Auteur

Daphne Rickson is an Adjunct Professor in music therapy at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. She has family experience of autism and has worked with many autistic children (tamariki takiwatanga) and their families. Her research focus has primarily involved critical analysis of the concept of disability and investigation into music as an inclusive resource.

Contenu
1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs)?.- 2 Music Therapy with Children who have Autism Spectrum Conditions.- 3 An Innovative Research Design.- 4 Strength in numbers: Findings from the questionnaires?.- 5 Lots of reasons to smile: Ten case studies of individual music therapy.- 6 Cognitive, emotion, and sensory regulation.- 7 An amazing therapy: Supporting the development of interpersonal communication.- 8 Music creates a gravitational pull: Children's musicality, therapists' skills, and collaboration.- 9 Music Therapy Approaches.- 10 Planning and goal setting.- 11 Evaluation and Narrative Assessment.- 12 A quiet little oasis, a space in which to burn, or isolated away from the class?.- 13 Inclusion.- 14 Is music therapy an evidence-based practice?.- 15 Feelings are very confusing.- 16 Music therapy is perceived to support regulation.