Music Therapy for the Autistic Child - Softcover

Juliette Alvin; Auriel Warwick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198162766 ISBN 13: 9780198162766

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1991

Synopsis

This book was first published in 1978 and was the first of its kind to analyze the effect of music therapy on the development of the autistic child. It contained detailed accounts of the music therapy techniques found to be effective with different types of autistic children, and illustrated these with case studies drawn from the author's original research. This new edition retains all the text of the first and adds three new chapters, reflecting the depth of research music therapy has received over the last ten years and its important position within the whole therapy of autistic children. Written by Auriel Warwick, a former student of Juliette Alvin, these chapters describe how parents can be involved with their autistic children in the therapeutic process, and illustrates the problems and rewards found in the musical and personal relationships which evolve.

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Review:

'This well known text, recently reprinted, should be of interest to both parents and professionals working with children with autism. Ifound it interesting and heart-warming to read. This book is definitely worth reprinting and with the additional materials should be very helpful to people involved with children with autism.' Vivian Howarth, Communication, Vol. 26, March 1992

'the book is full of wise, compassionate insights and guidance concerning autism in general ... A book well-worth re-reading.'Jean Eisler, Music Journal, February 1993

'It is very heartwarming to read of the successes and the manner of writing appeals very much to the emotions of the reader ... it contains very interesting accounts of particular children and the ways in which two therapists work.'Penny Lacey, Mental Handicap, Vol 21 June 1993

Synopsis:

Music Therapy for the Autistic Child was first published in 1978, and was the first book of its kind to analyse the effect of music therapy on the whole development of the autistic child. It contained detailed accounts of the music therapy techniques found to be effective with different types of autistic children, and it illustrated these with case-studies drawn from the author's original research. This second edition retains all the text of the first and adds three new chapters, reflecting the depth of research music therapy has received over the last ten years and its important position within the whole therapy of autistic children. Written by Auriel Warwick, herself a music therapist and student of Juliette Alvin, these chapters describe how mothers can be involved with their autistic children in the therapeutic process, and illustrate the problems and rewards found in the musical and personal relationships which evolve.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0198162766
• ISBN 13: 9780198162766
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 152