Eurhythmics for Autism and Other Neurophysiologic Diagnoses

Dorita S. Berger is a concert pianist, an educator and a Board Certified music therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience in sensorimotor music-based treatment for autism spectrum and neurophysiologic-related diagnoses in children and adults. She conducts workshops and lectures on the role of music in science and medicine and continues to provide consultations and music therapy services, in addition to researching the role of music in human adaptation. Dorita resides in Durham, North Carolina, USA and is the author of Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child and co-author of The Music Effect: Music Physiology and Clinical Applications, both published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

In a book like no other, Dr. Berger masterfully introduces the science behind the power of music and movement, followed by artistically presented, easy-to-implement, and practical intervention solutions for the clinician, parent, or other person to connect with individuals with autism and other neurophysiological diagnoses.

• Prelude. Part I. The Theory. 1. Coming to Our Senses. 2. This is Your Brain on Sensations! 3. Interpreting Autism and Sensory Characteristics. Part 2. The Practice. 4. What is This Thing Called Eurhythmics? 5. Eurhythmics in Music-Based Clinical Work. 6. Sensory Organization through Quick Response Movement. 7. Free To Be Me. 8. Observing with a Clinical Eye. Part 3. The Conclusion. 9. Reviewing the Paradigm, Treating Other Diagnoses. Coda: Conclusion. Appendix 1. Sample Tracking Log for Eurhythmics Interventions. Sample Brief Report of Clinical Work and Recommendations for XoXoXo. Appendix II. Understanding the Included Special Needs Child in Music Class. Appendix III. Music Soothes the Ravaged Brain. Bibliography. Index.