2020, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Part A
Music therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder
Author(s): Hani Raoul Khouzam
Abstract: Music therapy is gaining popularity as an intervention strategy for children with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD).This review describes the diagnostic criteria of ASD and its various specifiers. It then summarize the role of music therapy in the overall treatment of children with ASD. Qualified music therapists play an essential role in implementing the tenants of music therapy which could enhance cognitive functioning and promote appropriate and meaningful social and interpersonal responses which are the core developmental deficits in children with ASD.
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How to cite this article:
Hani Raoul Khouzam. Music therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. International Journal of Intellectual Disability. 2020; 1(1): 10-14.
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