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Apr 27, 2018 · Collectively, this growing body of research evidence corroborates anecdotal reports that music has a profound impact on children with autism, and demonstrates that music-related skills in domains such as memory, auditory perception, emotion, and language, are significantly preserved in ASD.
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Nov 26, 2019 · CHENNAI: Social inclusion is the best way to make the world a better place, according to The Lotus Foundation, which hopes to do just that for people with autism. As Chennai...
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Jun 8, 2018 · Music becomes the way through which people with autism channel intense emotion, energy and focus and connect to the world. Music and music therapy have become widely used and important parts of ...
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Different factors are likely to influence music preferences in ASD. Symptom severity, verbal ability, spatial reasoning and age may influence musical taste in ASD, especially in terms of understanding musical content and using music for social bonding.
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Music therapy usually takes place in 1:1 or small group sessions on a weekly basis. Music therapists tailor their approach to meet the needs of each individual, working to build a therapeutic relationship and to foster interaction through live improvised music using a wide range of instruments, songs and music technology. There is a growing body of...
Rosie
Rosie (7) spent much of the day apparently isolated from the world around her, either curled up quietly or jumping around seemingly randomly whilst making high pitched vocal sounds. The therapist provided music to precisely match her movements and the expressive sounds that she made – jumping, banging, screaming or whimpering. Rosie began to vocalise in the pitch of the music and when the therapist followed her lead, she experienced a new sense of control and connection with the world around...
Ewan and James
Ewan (12) and James (14) were both very interested in making music on their own. Ewan made intricate patterns of melody and chords on a keyboard. James sang the “SpongeBob” song repeatedly throughout the day. They could both become fixated on their own music, finding it hard to deviate, and they both had difficulty with interpreting social cues involved in direct interaction. By working together in music therapy using percussion and also music technology, Ewan and James found they could be un...
Sanjeev
Sanjeev (16) found it very difficult to transition from one space to another, and often became ‘stuck’, feeling highly anxious and overwhelmed by sensory stimulation. The therapist matched rhythmic beats to his movements - “move your feet to the beat” – and through rhythm Sanjeev discovered a new sense of stability and order. This enabled him to move firstly into the therapy room, and eventually to transition smoothly and with confidence around the school. He now taps or drums patterns on his...
Over the past 12 years I have had the privilege of making music with a great range of different autistic people. Each one of them has inspired me with their own melody, rhythm or song. I feel that it is through music that the uniqueness and creativity of every autistic person can be truly celebrated.
All music therapists are regulated by the Health and Care Professions CouncilAug 26, 2022 · However, the most compelling evidence supporting the clinical benefits of music therapy lies in social-emotional responsiveness and communication, including reduced anxiety, improved speech...
Oct 20, 2020 · According to a 2004 study published in the Journal of Music Therapy, music intervention used with children and teens with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) can improve their social behaviors,...
