a positive approach : music therapy at a child development centre /
First Statement of Responsibility
Amelia Oldfield ; foreword by Fatima Janjua.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st American pbk. ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Philadelphia :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (223 pages)
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction -- Characteristics of my music therapy approach -- Working with pre-school children with autistic spectrum disorder and their parents : setting and case studies -- Working with pre-school children with autistic spectrum disorder and their parents : characteristics of my approach -- Music therapy with individual children with severe physical and mental difficulties -- Music therapy with individual children with no clear diagnosis -- Music therapy groups at the child development centre -- Investigation into music therapy for ten pre-school children with autistic spectrum disorder and their parents.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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In Interactive Music Therapy & ndash; A Positive Approach, Amelia Oldfield explains how her approach to music therapy sessions establishes a constructive musical dialogue with children that emphasises positive experiences & ndash; these establish trust and allow feelings to be expressed through music. Describing the general benefits of this approach, the author also details its application for specific clinical groups including children with autistic spectrum disorders, relationship difficulties or physical disabilities. Individual chapters focus specifically on child development issues and in c.