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First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
National Book Award nominated author, Daniel J. Schneck treats us here to his 22nd book, Simple Wisdom: Alphabetical Reflections on the Nature of the Human Experience. Highly acclaimed for his thought-provoking writing and unique ability to "change people's lives through your shared words," Dr. Schneck's unique insights into the nature of the human experience have been called "inspiring and enlightening;" and his writing style "easy and fun to read." One of the many fans of his work aptly summarized it by saying, "Every time something bad happens to me, I read one of your articles and suddenly things don't seem so bad anymore. I am encouraged to move on." The true Renaissance Man ... pursuin...
In Eurhythmics for Autism and Other Neurophysiologic Diagnoses, Dorita S. Berger reveals how Eurhythmics, a method of teaching the musical concepts of rhythm, structure and expression kinaesthetically through movement, can help develop sensorimotor skills in children and adults with autism and other special needs. Covering both theory and practice, she explains this innovative, music-based approach and how it can also address cognitive and sensory issues in adults with debilitating conditions, such as dementia or post-traumatic stress disorder. With a particular emphasis on autism, she provides clear and adaptable session plans, suitable for working with children and adults of all ages.
The principal purpose of a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Advanced Research Workshop, a part of the NATO Advanced Study Institutes Programme, is to: (a) exchange thoughts at the frontiers of knowledge or at the frontiers of two (or more) fields or sectors; (b) review and assess the state of the art; (c) formulate recommendations for future research directions; (d) formulate plans for large international scientific experiments. The aim of the ARW on "Microvascular, rheological, metabolic and heat-transfer aspects of the heart: relation to ischaemia and thrombosis", convened in Chateau de Bonas, July 4-11, 1982, was to describe functions and performance of the heart in an interdisci...
Studies have shown that music is closely linked to addiction and can function as an integral part of recovery. This book demonstrates how music and music therapy can be applied in a variety of treatment settings to bring about therapeutic change. It is of interest to music therapists, and substance abuse counsellors.