Music Therapy with Autistic Children in Aotearoa, New Zealand Haumanu a-Puoro ma nga Tamariki Takiwatanga i Aotearoa

1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs)?.- 2 Music Therapy with Children who have Autism Spectrum Conditions.- 3 An Innovative Research Design.- 4 Strength in numbers: Findings from the questionnaires?.- 5 “Lots of reasons to smile”: Ten case studies of individual music therapy.- 6 Cognitive, emotion, and sensory regulation.- 7 “An amazing therapy”: Supporting the development of interpersonal communication.- 8 “Music creates a gravitational pull”: Children’s musicality, therapists’ skills, and collaboration.- 9 Music Therapy Approaches.- 10 Planning and goal setting.- 11 Evaluation and Narrative Assessment.- 12 A quiet little oasis”, “a space in which to “burn”, or “isolated away from the class”?.- 13 Inclusion.- 14 Is music therapy an evidence-based practice?.- 15 Feelings are very confusing.- 16  Music therapy is perceived to support regulation. 

Daphne Rickson is an Adjunct Professor in music therapy at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. She has family experience of autism and has worked with many autistic children (tamariki takiwatanga) and their families. Her research focus has primarily involved critical analysis of the concept of disability and investigation into music as an inclusive resource.