Music therapy
Music therapy
Music therapy is gaining popularity as an intervention strategy for children with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study was a pilot investigation of a classroom-based music-based intervention, Voices Together, for improving communication skills in children with ASD and children with intellectual disabilities.
Music therapy sessions support the development of skills such as:
- Release and exploration of emotions
- Listening
- Non-verbal and verbal communication
- Use of both gross and fine motor movements
- Sequential memory and recall of information
- Self-management of behaviour
- Verbal discussion
- Active, improvised music making (using both instruments and voice)
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