An Introduction to Neurodiversity and Autistic Culture for (Music) Therapists
This text introduces the reader to neurodiversity and autistic culture and explores many topics that influence autistic people's strengths and needs in therapy. In keeping with the disability rights saying, ""nothing about us, without us"" and the values of the neurodiversity movement, the author centers perspectives from Autistic people and includes topics commonly discussed within Autistic spaces. While music therapy is the primary context used to situate these issues, this Introduction has broader applicability to therapists, counselors, social workers, educators, caregivers, and autistic people. Music therapists seeking continuing education credits can use this text to earn up to 22 CMTEs. The text includes three self-assessments to help readers reflect on what they have learned and support the use of this text for continuing education...
Kindle
June 1, 2023
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English
