Connections (Voice)

Connections is a double CD set of original music, songs, stories and games for children and young adults across the autistic spectrum. It was created over a two year period, in consultation with experts working in the field of autism: parents, carers, therapists, teachers, researchers and the young people themselves. It has been thoroughly tested in two specialist schools for children and young adults with autism, and was developed with guidance from the NAS.

Jessica Curry, the composer behind the CD set, has spent the last two years researching autism and new research within the field of music therapy, applying her skills and knowledge to the creation of a musical resource aimed specifically at helping those living on the autistic spectrum.

The double CD contains over two hours of music in a wide variety of styles: pop, rap, dance, folk, country and simpler nursery rhyme songs. The second CD comprises of specially written relaxation tracks that can be used in conjunction with a sensory environment. The collection also includes two stories and a series of action rhymes to help develop motor, attention, memory and empathic skills.

Connections has been designed to be used in specialist or mainstream classrooms, or at home, and includes a comprehensive user guide to aid its use. The 52 page user guide provides plenty of ideas and suggestions for how to use the tracks. It includes lyrics to all the songs, plus suggested alternatives, where appropriate. Each track is discussed in terms of aims, equipment and guidelines for suggested use. There is also a special 'At home' section which makes additional suggestions for parents and carers, or for use in less formal settings.

Publisher: Connections Music

ISBN: 0954967607

Item Code: 0954967607