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Supporting Children Living with Neurodiversity

Published:2023-11-20 Issue: Volume: Page:896-912
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Container-title:The Oxford Handbook of Early Childhood Learning and Development in Music
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Author:

Abad Vicky¹,Welch Graham F.²,Barrett Margaret S.³

Affiliation:

1. Music Therapy, University of Queensland

2. Institute of Education, University of London

3. Music, Monash University

Abstract

Abstract This chapter presents a case study analysis of the engagement and experience of one family and their neurodiverse young child in a community-based Music Early Learning Program (MELP). Neurodiversity is viewed in the context that neurological conditions are the natural outcome of normal variations in the human genome, thus recognizing and respecting neurological differences as any other human variation. This case study explores how access to music in a community setting helped support their child’s development while also supporting the child and his family’s experience of living with neurodiversity. Rich examples of access and engagement are analyzed and discussed through this lens. Implications of this family’s musical experience are drawn for early learning policy and practice in the context of neurodiversity.

Publisher

Oxford University Press

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