Autism movement therapy method : waking up the brain! /

Autism movement therapy method : waking up the brain! /

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Author / Creator:Lara, Joanne, author.
Imprint:London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
©2016
Description:1 online resource (127 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:Online access with DDA: Askews (Medicine)
Subject:
Movement therapy for children.
Children with disabilities -- Care.
Autistic Disorder -- therapy.
Dance Therapy -- methods.
Children with disabilities -- Care.
Movement therapy for children.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11405166
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Other authors / contributors:Bowers, Keri, author.
ISBN:9781784501730
1784501735
9781849057288
1849057281
Digital file characteristics:data file
Notes:The registered trademark symbol appears after the word therapy in the title.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-122) and index.
Description based on print version record.
Summary:Recreate the popular Autism Movement Therapy ® programme for kids with ASD with this practical guide. Learn how this innovative and energetic approach uses music and movement to help children on the autism spectrum address sensory processing and behaviour issues, develop motor skills, feel more comfortable within their bodies, and have fun!
Other form:Print version: Lara, Joanne. Autism Movement Therapy (R) Method : Waking up the Brain! London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2015 9781849057288
Table of Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: pt. I UNDERSTANDING AUTISM MOVEMENT THERAPY®
  • 1. Benefits of a Movement and Music Program
  • Movement and music helps develop essential core skills
  • Say "Cheese!"
  • ease and naturally enjoyable aspects of Autism Movement Therapy
  • Shoshana's journey
  • What is Autism Movement Therapy?
  • Big dreams, big goals
  • Brain matter: What the heck is neuroplasticity?
  • Our brains are like computers
  • corpus callosum: Understanding the left and right brain hemispheres
  • cerebral cortex: Information highway
  • Evidence of success
  • Dali Lama, the brain and meditation
  • 2. What Does an Autism Movement Therapy® Session Look Like?
  • Inclusion with neurotypical peers and Autism Movement Therapy
  • Getting started
  • Raising the bar of expectations
  • urgency for quality of life
  • Autism Movement Therapy: 45-minute session
  • Let's break it down
  • 3. Music and Movement in Every Language
  • What we know about music
  • Pianist Timothy Drury on music is math
  • China and music
  • Rocking to the beat
  • interesting facts about music
  • Music is math
  • summing it up!
  • pt. II BEHAVIOR
  • BEHAVIOR
  • BEHAVIOR AND THE VALUE OF TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS
  • 4. Behavior
  • Behavior
  • Behavior
  • What should a behavior plan look like? Tools for challenging behaviors
  • What is Positive Behavior Support?
  • Determining the function of the behavior
  • Implementing PBS strategies: "The Big Three" components
  • 5. Social Ability: You Dance and So Shall I
  • Cold, hard fact
  • In the beginning there was impaired social understanding ...
  • Prioritize the most critical challenges in order of importance to success
  • AMT predictability helps grow confidence
  • AMT students show tremendous growth
  • Relating to others in class and social situations
  • Standing on the dot: A place to start
  • Video modeling: Show me, don't tell me
  • Let's review the basic characteristics of social skills
  • Now go out and make it happen!
  • In conclusion.

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