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Music Therapy as a Treatment for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

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Title
Music Therapy as a Treatment for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Author(s)
Lewis, Danielle M.
Advisor(s)
Brody, Jean; Zitcer, Andrew
Keywords
Arts Management; Autism in children - treatment; Music therapy
Date
201601
Publisher
Drexel University
Thesis
M.S., Arts Administration -- Drexel University, 2016
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an increasingly prevalent disorder affecting many children in the world today. The impact of autism on a child and their family is significant. This disorder is life changing and its early detection, diagnosis, and treatment is essential for the growth and development of a child affected by ASD. There are several traditional therapies associated with the treatment of ASD in children that include: speech, occupational, applied behavior analysis therapy. Music therapy is not included in the core list of therapies, but is a viable and effective tool to reinforce the concepts taught in the traditional therapy treatments. The purpose of these therapies, including music therapy, is to improve social behaviors, increase focus and attention, increases communication attempts (vocalizations, verbalizations, gestures, and vocabulary), reduce anxiety, and improve body awareness and coordination. Through my findings during this thesis process I have found that music therapy is a viable and effective treatment for autistic children.
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http://hdl.handle.net/1860/idea:6764
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