Honors Scholars Collaborative Projects
Music Therapy And The Development Of Social And Communication Skills For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder In The School Setting
Publication Date
4-20-2020
Abstract
Through this thesis, I will explore the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder, which is a diagnosis of individuals that commonly receive music therapy services in the school setting. I will gain a greater understanding of the diagnosis, including its neurological and behavioral effects. I will also study how music therapy can aid in the development of communication and social functioning for students on the Autism Spectrum. I will explore, on a broad level, the approaches used in music therapy when working with children with this diagnosis. Then, more specifically, I will find which music therapy interventions are commonly used to reach these particular goals. I will seek to answer questions such as: Which approaches and interventions are most effective in developing communication and social skills? Are there different interventions not cited in current research that could be equally beneficial?
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Recommended Citation
Ryan, Rachel, "Music Therapy And The Development Of Social And Communication Skills For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder In The School Setting" (2020). Honors Scholars Collaborative Projects. 12.
https://repository.belmont.edu/honors_theses/12
