Thesis
Music therapy as a treatment for children with autistic spectrum disorder
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Jan 2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6764
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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- Title
- Music therapy as a treatment for children with autistic spectrum disorder
- Creators
- Danielle M. Lewis - DU
- Contributors
- Jean Brody (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)Andrew Zitcer (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 50 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 6764; 991014632670604721