MU158 Chapter 6: chap 6 intro and foundational concepts
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Chap 6: establishing communication with a boy with autism. Chapter documents a yr and a half of music therapy treatment with 4 year old autistic boy. Echolalia, immature speech, active withdrawal from others, stereotypical mannerisms, short attention span. Used to gather assessment info and establish a relationship with client. Interventions used primarily were modified behavioural approach with selected interventions based on a sensory integration model. Second semester of treatment: heimlich paraverbal approach employed with emphasis on recorded music. Utilizes whatever methodology, approach, model, or music therapy intervention meets the client"s needs at any given time. Approach based on belief that autism is so complex and has so many facets that no one theoretical approach alone can adequately address client"s wide ranging problems. Case had two distinct phases utilizing differing theoretical models and approaches. Emphasizes external behaviour and relationship of behaviours to environment. Music both element of environment stimulating change and a reinforcer.
