Effect of Long-Term Interactive Music Therapy on Behavior Profile and Musical Skills in Young Adults with Severe Autism

Source:

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 7, p.709-712 (2007)

Layperson Summary:

Music therapy can help with the core symptoms of autism and improve music skills.

This study tested whether music therapy could improve the behavior of young adults with autism and improve music skills. Earlier studies have shown that brief music therapy can improve speaking skills in children with autism. This study followed eight young adults who received 52 weeks of music therapy. The music therapy involved a lot of interaction with the young adults. The weekly sessions had singing, piano playing, and drumming.

Scientific Abstract

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