Music as a Tool to Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Develop Social Skills

Author

Taylor BurnettFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-21-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MA - Master of Arts

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Denise Malis

Abstract

Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulty verbally communicating to others in their community. Due to high levels of engagement, music therapy has been proven to be a more effective method in enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills for children diagnosed with ASD. This literature review examines various research studies that seek to improve the social skills of children diagnosed with ASD through methods such as music therapy and speech pathology. In addition to this, it explores the clinical definition and standards of social skills society believe individuals need. Though more research needs to be conducted, the current literature suggests that music can be utilized as a tool to enhance social skills among children with ASD.

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Recommended Citation

Burnett, Taylor, "Music as a Tool to Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Develop Social Skills" (2022). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 424.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/424