Music therapy for children with autistic spectrum disorder
Ball C M
Record ID 32004000136
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of music therapy for children with autistic spectrum disorder.
Authors' recommendations:
We found insufficient evidence regarding the effects of music therapy on behaviour in children with autistic spectrum disorder.
Children with autism may demonstrate slight improvements in speech and imitation during music therapy sessions, but the clinical importance of these changes may be negligible, and the impact on behaviour or social interaction outside the sessions is unclear, as are any long-term effects. Music therapy has not been clearly shown to be better than other behavioural therapies.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.wihrd.soton.ac.uk
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Child
- Music Therapy
- Autistic Disorder
Contact
Organisation Name:
Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
Contact Address:
Pauline King. Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development, Boldrewood Medical School, Bassett Crescent East, Highfield, Southampton. SO16 7PX Tel. +44 1703 595661 Fax +44 1703 595662
Copyright:
Bazian Ltd, Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
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