Autism movement therapy method : waking up the brain! / Joanne Lara with Keri Bowers ; foreword by Stephen M. Shore.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lara, Joanne, author.

Bowers, Keri, author.

Shore, Stephen M., 1961- author of introduction, etc.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism in children.

Autism spectrum disorders.

Dance therapy.

Movement therapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (128 pages) : illustrations, photographs.

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A practical guide to the innovative Autism Movement Therapy ® (AMT) approach - structured movement and music classes designed to stimulate the brain, aid sensory processing and decrease problem behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorders. Reflecting a growing interest in the body-brain connection, and incorporating the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, the AMT approach uses music and movement to develop audio, visual, gross motor and spatial awareness skills in children with autism. The book breaks down the components of the typical 45 minute session, from circle games to story dances, and explains how the reader can create their own AMT program.

Contents:

Part 1. Understanding Autism Movement Therapy®

1. The Benefits of a Movement and Music Program

Movement and music helps develop essential core skills

Say “Cheese!”

The 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

The corpus callosum: Understanding the left and right brain hemispheres

The cerebral cortex: Information highway

Evidence of success

The 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

The 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!

Part 2. Behavior-Behavior-Behavior and The Value of Teaching Social Skills

4. Behaviour-Behaviour-Behaviour

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

A 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.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781784501730

1784501735