Autism Movement Therapy (R) Method: Waking up the Brain!

Joanne Lara

ISBN 10: 1849057281 / ISBN 13: 9781849057288

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015

About this Item

Recreate the popular Autism Movement Therapy(R) program 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! Num Pages: 128 pages, 43 black and white photos. BIC Classification: JNSG2; MQTC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile; (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244. . 2015. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Autism Movement Therapy (R) Method: Waking up the Brain!
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849057281
• ISBN 13: 9781849057288
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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.

This exciting new approach will complement other therapeutic techniques for children on the autism spectrum and can be used by a wide range of professionals, such as teachers, arts therapists and dance instructors, as well as parents and carers.

About the Author

Joanne Lara, MA was a professional dancer before becoming a classroom education specialist and university professor. She is the founder of the nonprofit organization Autism Movement Therapy®, based in Los Angeles, California, which certifies, trains, and licenses dancers, educators, parents, and professional service providers in AMT. Joanne is a Core Adjunct Professor at National University in LA, California and teaches weekly Autism Movement Therapy classes in Van Nuys, CA, where she has a private ABA behavioral consultation practice. She produced the documentary Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the ARTS, was the executive producer of the LA musical event Temple Grandin & Friends: Autism Works Now and is a columnist for Autism Asperger's Digest and Sensory World.