Music, Therapy, and Early Childhood:
A Developmental Approach

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Table of Contents

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Amelia Oldfield in Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, January 2009
Preface
ix
How to Use This Book x
Introduction xi
Part I: Music, Young Children, and Development
 

 

Chapter 1 Music and Young Children
How Music Is Experienced
The Elements of Music and Early Childhood Music
The Role of Music for the Young Child
3
Chapter 2 Theories of Development in Young Children 11
Chapter 3 Early Childhood Developmental Scales and Checklists 17
Chapter 4 Models of Musical Development in Early Childhood 29
Chapter 5 Musical Response in Early Childhood
What Develops Musically and When
39
Part II: From Theory to Practice  
Chapter 6 A Framework for Practice: Developmental Levels 49
Chapter 7 Awareness
Children Developing Awareness
Musical Characteristics
Developing Awareness Through Music Goals and Objectives Strategies and Interventions
51
Chapter 8 Trust
Children Developing Trust
Musical Characteristics
Developing Trust Through Music Goals and Objectives Strategies and Interventions
61
Chapter 9 Independence
Children Developing Independence
Musical Characteristics
Developing Independence Through Music Goals and Objectives Strategies and Interventions
69
Chapter 10 Control
Children Developing Control
Musical Characteristics
Developing Control Through Music Goals and Objectives Strategies and Interventions
79
Chapter 11 Responsibility
Children Developing Responsibility
Musical Characteristics
Developing Responsibility Through Music Goals and Objectives Strategies and Interventions
91
Chapter 12 Obstacles to Development
The Impact of Diagnosis
The Circle of Experience
Horizontal and Vertical Development
107
Chapter 13 Recognizing Involvement in Music 117
Part III: Practice Particulars  
Chapter 14 Creating a Developmental Music Environment for Young Children
Play, Music, and Young Children
Music and Language
Making Choices in Music
The Meaning of Silence in Music Time
Instruments and Equipment
125
Chapter 15 Seeing the Whole Child
Moving
Talking
Toileting
Reading
Therapy and Role Release
Generalization
139
Chapter 16 Simple Tips and Practical Solutions
Seven Power Words for Preschoolers
Group Music with Young Children
Flow of the Music Groups
147
Chapter 17 Programs for Young Children with Special Needs 151
Appendix
Music Indicators of Early Childhood Development Evaluation Form

157
Resources 161
Index 167