ASD: A Primer by Andrew Chapman, Emily Spradling, and Matthew Howard

In this episode, Emily, Matt, and Andrew discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder and music therapy: the history, research, perspectives, and advocacy. We interview Allison Lockhart, MT-BC, about her experiences as a neurologic music therapist and as a person who strongly advocates for autistic individuals. You can find the research we reference and work by autistic advocates in the links below! Allison Cross: https://www.thegeorgecenter.com/allison-lockhart Dr. Jac Den Houting TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/A1AUdaH-EPM Autism Self Advocacy Network: https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Noah Seback Blog: https://www.thisismenoah.com/about Dare to Listen Blog: http://www.daretolisten.org/ Research: Hardy, M. W., & LaGasse, A. B. (2013). Rhythm, movement, and autism: using rhythmic rehabilitation research as a model for autism. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnint.2013.00019 Kern, P., Rivera, N. R., Chandler, A., & Humpal, M. (2013). Music Therapy Services for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Survey of Clinical Practices and Training Needs. Journal of Music Therapy, 50(4), 274–303. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/50.4.274 Kern, P., & Humpal, M. E. (2019). Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Approach. In Early childhood music therapy and autism spectrum disorder: supporting children and their families (pp. 149–162). essay, Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Reschke-Hernandez, A. E. (2011). History of Music Therapy Treatment Interventions for Children with Autism. Journal of Music Therapy, 48(2), 169–207. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/48.2.169