Research summaries for autism therapy: drum therapy

definition of drum therapy: Therapeutic approach using rhythm to improve healing and self-expression. Some research has shown that drumming may synchronize areas of the brain and increase self awareness.
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Effect of Long-Term Interactive Music Therapy on Behavior Profile and Musical Skills in Young Adults with Severe Autism, Summarized Nov 6, 2007

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. Read more...

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Synonyms for drum therapy include: drum, drumming, percussion
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