Developmental Speech-Language Training through Music for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theory and Clinical Application; Foreword by Karen E. Miller; Preface; Introduction; Part I Use of Music in Speech and LanguageTraining for Children with ASD: Research andScientific Evidence; Part II Developmental Speech and LanguageTraining through Music for Children with ASD:Clinical Implications and Practice; Appendix A Example of Songs for DSLM; Appendix B Example of Visual Illustrations forDSLM
Appendix C The Effect of DevelopmentalSpeech and Language Training throughMusic on Speech Production in Childrenwith ASDReferences; Subject Index; Author Index
Summary
Speech and language impairments are one of the most challenging features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD are also known to be particularly responsive to music. This book makes a valuable connection between the two traits to showcase music as an effective way of enhancing the speech and language skills of children with ASD. This is a comprehensive guide to Dr. Hayoung Lim's highly effective approach of using music in speech-language training for children ASD. Part I provides a sound theoretical foundation and employs the most up-to-date research, including the author's own
