Description
Overture: About the Book: A Letter to Parents. Part One: Music is Important for the Developing Child. 1. How and Why to Think 'Beyond the Spectrum'. 2. The Sense-ability of The Musical Brain. 3. Music for All Ages and Functions. Part Two: Providing Music in a Child's Life. 4. Music Lessons, Music Therapy, or Both? 5. What Instrument Should I Choose For My Child? 6. Lessons, Practice and Penalties. 7. Taking Your Child to a Concert. Part Three. Additional Considerations. 8. Music and Exceptional Needs. 9. Useful Information and Helpful Resources. Finale.