The 9-year-old girl was tapping to the song I was teaching her, and that was my first direct realization of the powerful impact music can have on autism. I aimed to make music therapy more effective by using songs that had been proven beneficial, but related research was often scarce and elusive.

During my search for information, I realized that many parents were also seeking advice on which songs or types of music could help their children, given that professional music therapy can be quite costly. This inspired me to compile and analyze relevant research findings and resources, and increase the accessibility of free music therapy to everyone. I hope my research can offer valuable support and guidance to more families in need.