I Dreamed I Was Normal: A Music Therapist's Journey Into the Realms of Autism by

Description: I Dreamed I Was Normal: A Music Therapist's Journey Into the Realms of Autism by Ginger Clarkson This is an account of a case study in music therapy in which the communication channels of autistic children were opened through Guided Imagination with Music. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This remarkable book describes the progression of three nonverbal autistic music therapy clients from a state of inward frustration and an inability to communicate it towards a liberating ability to express, through Facilitated Communication, the thoughts and feelings stimulated by hearing and playing music. Ginger Clarksons method of music therapy involves creating a journey out of hearing a piece of music. Her clients, Jerry, Scott and Twyla are encouraged to create expressive dream images using music as a catalyst and are able to overcome spoken language difficulties by using a computer keyboard as a medium for communication. Through these detailed case studies, I Dreamed I was Normal demonstrates how the Nordoff Robbins and Helen Bonny methods of music therapy can be adapted successfully for use as an intervention for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). This book is a valuable addition to the literature on both music therapy and therapies for autism for families of people with ASDs and professionals working with them, music therapists and students in the field. Author Biography Ginger Clarkson is a Board Certified Music Therapist and a Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery. Specializing in autism, she has worked in the field of music therapy for twenty-five years. She has taught at Yale University and at La Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico, where she is now in residence. She is an international primary trainer in the Helen Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. Her previous publications include articles on various aspects of music therapy as well as songbooks and musical plays for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Table of Contents Foreword. 1. Jerry. 2. Scott. 3. Twyla. 4. Breakthrough: Facilitated Communication. 5. Jerrys Path to Self-Expression. 6. Sensory Harmony 7. Twyla and Scotts Inner Journeys. 8. Spiritual Realms. 9. Silent Messages. 10. Farewells. Epilogue. Bibliography. Review Ginger Clarkson is an expressive and talented writer who touches us emotionally and instructs us intellectually to open our minds to those of the autistic. From her twenty-five years experience in treating autism she demonstrates through intimate portraits of three of her clients the capacity music has to break down barriers, and uncover a vast and beautiful inner world. -- Helen L. Bonny, author of Music and Your Mind Long Description This remarkable book describes the progression of three nonverbal autistic music therapy clients from a state of inward frustration and an inability to communicate it towards a liberating ability to express, through Facilitated Communication, the thoughts and feelings stimulated by hearing and playing music.Ginger Clarksons method of music therapy involves creating a journey out of hearing a piece of music. Her clients, Jerry, Scott and Twyla are encouraged to create expressive dream images using music as a catalyst and are able to overcome spoken language difficulties by using a computer keyboard as a medium for communication. Through these detailed case studies, I Dreamed I was Normal demonstrates how the Nordoff Robbins and Helen Bonny methods of music therapy can be adapted successfully for use as an intervention for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).This book is a valuable addition to the literature on both music therapy and therapies for autism for families of people with ASDs and professionals working with them, music therapists and students in the field. Review Text Ginger Clarkson is an expressive and talented writer who touches us emotionally and instructs us intellectually to open our minds to those of the autistic. From her twenty-five years experience in treating autism she demonstrates through intimate portraits of three of her clients the capacity music has to break down barriers, and uncover a vast and beautiful inner world. Review Quote Ginger Clarkson is an expressive and talented writer who touches us emotionally and instructs us intellectually to open our minds to those of the autistic. From her twenty-five years experience in treating autism she demonstrates through intimate portraits of three of her clients the capacity music has to break down barriers, and uncover a vast and beautiful inner world.- Helen L. Bonny, author of Music and Your Mind Description for Reader This remarkable book describes the progression of three nonverbal autistic music therapy clients from a state of inward frustration and an inability to communicate it towards a liberating ability to express, through Facilitated Communication, the thoughts and feelings stimulated by hearing and playing music.Ginger Clarksons method of music therapy involves creating a journey out of hearing a piece of music. Her clients, Jerry, Scott and Twyla are encouraged to create expressive dream images using music as a catalyst and are able to overcome spoken language difficulties by using a computer keyboard as a medium for communication. Through these detailed case studies, I Dreamed I was Normal demonstrates how the Nordoff Robbins and Helen Bonny methods of music therapy can be adapted successfully for use as an intervention for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).This book is a valuable addition to the literature on both music therapy and therapies for autism for families of people with ASDs and professionals working with them, music therapists and students in the field. Description for Sales People Facilitated Communication has proven to be a highly successful therapy technique with people with a range of nonverbal disabilities. Details ISBN1581060076 Author Ginger Clarkson Short Title I DREAMED I WAS NORMAL Language English ISBN-10 1581060076 ISBN-13 9781581060072 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 615.851 Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-07-31 Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 128 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle A Music Therapists Journey into the Realms of Autism DOI 10.1604/9781581060072 UK Release Date 2005-10-15 Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Place of Publication London NZ Release Date 2005-10-15 AU Release Date 2005-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11258939;

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