Music Therapy and ASD

The Effectiveness of Combined Music Therapy and Physical Activity on Motor Coordination in Children With Autism

Abstract: Motor skills play an important role in language, play, academic and adaptive behaviors of individuals. The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of music therapy along with play therapy in rising motor coordination of children with autism. Through this quasi-experimental study, the researchers determined that there was a significant difference (P<0.001) between the experimental and control groups after applying music therapy along with play therapy. Considering the problems with autism in motor coordination, applying music therapy along with play therapy is necessary for rehabilitating these children. Implications of these results are useful for planning intervention strategies to decrease motor problems in this population.

Music Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systematic Review

Abstract: There has been much research on the benefits of music for children with autism. The domains benefiting most from the use of music are social and communications skills. The Sounds of Intent (SoI) Framework, has been developed by Ockelford and his colleagues to promote musical abilities amongst individuals with complex needs, including autism. This paper includes a review of other relevant past studies on the benefits of music for children with autism on their social and communication skills.

Dyadic Drum Playing and Social Skills: Implications for Rhythm-Mediated Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract: The study explored the link between dyadic drum playing and social skills in children with ASD. In Study 1, rhythmic cueing and tempo adjustment during drum playing correlated with better social skills in both typically developing children and those with high-functioning ASD. In Study 2, a rhythm-mediated music therapy intervention improved social skills, such as imitation and joint engagement, in children with ASD. This suggests that rhythmic activities like drum playing can be therapeutic for enhancing social skills in children with ASD.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30137544/

Dyadic Drum Playing and Social Skills: Implications for Rhythm-Mediated Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract: The study explored the link between dyadic drum playing and social skills in children with ASD. In Study 1, rhythmic cueing and tempo adjustment during drum playing correlated with better social skills in both typically developing children and those with high-functioning ASD. In Study 2, a rhythm-mediated music therapy intervention improved social skills, such as imitation and joint engagement, in children with ASD. This suggests that rhythmic activities like drum playing can be therapeutic for enhancing social skills in children with ASD.

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