Searching for Music's Potential: A Critical Examination of Research on Music Therapy with Individuals with Autism

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  • Author(s): Accordino, Robert; Comer, Ronald; Heller, Wendy B.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jan-Mar 2007 1(1):101-115.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2007
  • Document Type:
    Information Analyses
    Journal Articles
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      15
    • Subject Terms:
      Music Therapy; Autism; Research
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.rasd.2006.08.002
    • ISSN:
      1750-9467
    • Abstract:
      The authors conducted a literature review on music therapy for individuals with autism because of the frequent use of music therapy for those with autism and recent research on the musical abilities of this population. To accomplish this narrative review, articles were searched from relevant databases, reference lists from articles, and book chapters to provide a thorough critique of past research, which was categorized according to the area of symptomology the therapy intended to treat (social, communicative, behavioral). Music therapists and researchers have carried out mostly case studies and a surprisingly limited number of empirical investigations. Although these reports provide limited empirical support of the therapy with this population, they have utilized a wide array of creative techniques and varying types of music therapy worthy of discussion. The qualities of necessary future empirical investigations are explored.
    • Abstract:
      Author
    • Publication Date:
      2008
    • Accession Number:
      EJ796919