Download or read book The Effects of Instrumental Music Instruction on the Neurophysiological Responses and Adaptive Behaviors of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Michelle L. Chinn Cannon and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Autism spectrum disorder, also referred to as autism, is a complex and heterogeneous neurodevelopmental condition characterized by deficits in social communication, delayed or absent language development, and restricted or repetitive behaviors. Finding an appropriate, effective, and affordable intervention that targets these differences may increase access of children with autism to treatment that improves their quality of life, independence, and productivity, while reducing lifetime care costs. The premise of this exploratory study was that music instruction may serve as an appropriate, effective, and affordable intervention for children with autism. Previous researchers noted that children with autism have both an affinity for and ability in music, while neuroscientists demonstrated increased cortical growth and neural network responses among musicians. At the onset of the current study, no published research studies were found that explicitly examined effects of musical training on both neural activity and adaptive behaviors of children with autism. The purpose of this exploratory research study was to investigate the effects of instrumental music instruction on neurophysiological responses and adaptive behaviors of children with autism. Fourteen children with autism participated in the current study. During a 20-week period, a control group (n = 7) received 30 minutes of non-music intervention per week, and an experimental group (n = 7) received 30 minutes of music intervention (i.e., violin instruction) per week. Before and after the intervention period, neurophysiological and adaptive behavioral data were collected from control and experimental groups. The 14 participants of the study were assigned randomly to either the control (i.e., non-music intervention group), or the experimental (i.e., music intervention group). Eleven children completed the behavioral segment of this study, five in the control group and six in the experimental group. As compared to the non-music intervention group, experimental participants displayed significant gains in Expressive Communication (p =.018). Increases in Interpersonal Socialization by the music intervention group also approached significance (p = .057). The researcher found a moderately large effect size for Expressive Communication (r = .694), and for Interpersonal Socialization (r = .589), accounting for approximately 40% and 35% of the variances of the two adaptive behaviors before and after music intervention, respectively. Eight children completed the neurophysiological segment of this study, three in the control group and five in the experimental group. Results revealed several trends in the differences between the control and experimental intervention groups' postintervention neurophysiological responses. While changes were not observed among the non-music group's pre- and post-intervention cortical activity, changes were observed among the experimental group's cortical activation in areas associated with social and language learning. These findings supported the premise that instrumental music study may serve as an appropriate, effective, and affordable intervention, targeting the hallmark behaviors of autism and potentially associated cortical areas."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.
Download or read book Teaching Music to Students with Autism written by Alice M. Hammel and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-08-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Music to Students with Autism is a comprehensive practical guide for music educators who work with students with autism. Authors and veteran music educators Alice M. Hammel and Ryan M. Hourigan offer an approach centered in inclusion designed for music educators, music teacher educators, and all those who have an interest in the education of students with autism. In this second edition, the authors offer fully up-to-date information on the diagnosis of autism, advocating for students and music programs, and creating and maintaining a team-approach when working with colleagues. A significant portion of the book is focused on understanding the communication, cognition, behavior, sensory, and socialization challenges inherent in students with autism and ways to structure classroom experiences and learning opportunities for all students. A chapter of classroom snapshots (vignettes) written by teachers in the field of music education provides additional opportunities to transfer information to 'real life' situations. Finally, the book offers a chapter of print and web resources for further study.
Download or read book Music Education for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Sheila J. Scott and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music Education for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder provides information about autism spectrum disorder and strategies for engaging students with ASD in music-based activities such as singing, listening, moving, and playing instruments. This practical resource is for teachers who work with early-years students with ASD.
Download or read book Responses of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Sounds of and Interactions with the Double Bass written by Whitney Rose Morelli and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Despite its unique design, no research studies exist on use of the double bass as the primary medium in music therapy interventions. Research identifying the benefits of particular music elements for children with ASD, paired with anecdotal research conveying the clinical value of other orchestral string instruments, implicate the therapeutic potential of individual acoustic and physical properties of the double bass. Analysis of these instrumental components, within the context of music therapy's effectiveness in addressing social, communication, behavioral, and sensory needs, creates a framework of evidence-based support for use of the double bass in music interventions with children with ASD.Objective: The present research study explored responses of children with ASD to sounds of and interactions with the double bass. Patterns of participant reactions were examined for purposes of minimizing the research gap on clinical use of the double bass and assessing the potential benefits of music therapy interventions utilizing double bass for children with ASD.Method: Four pre-school aged children with a diagnosis of ASD participated individually in 2, 15-minute music sessions utilizing the double bass as the primary music and interactive medium. Sessions incorporated singing and playing of simple melodies and traditional children's songs using a variety of sounds and playing styles from the double bass. Data collection, in the form of video recording of music sessions, was used to identify qualitative themes and take quantitative measurements of behavioral responses.Results: Positive behavioral responses to the double bass' physical and acoustic properties, in the forms of sustained attention, physical participation, and interpersonal engagement, were observed across all participants. Response similarities included approaching the instrument; touching the instrument and bow; producing sound from the strings by plucking, patting, and bowing; vocalizing; moving to sounds; and engaging in interpersonal interactions with the researcher. Marked reactions to making contact with and hearing sounds of the bow were observed.Conclusions: Behavioral responses suggested a high level of interest in and willingness to interact with the instrument. Results indicate the double bass's size, vibratory effect on the strings, and incorporation of the bow were motivating elements for participants. Distinct reactions to bow use more broadly implicate the potential value of incorporating orchestral string instruments in music therapy settings with children with ASD. Future double bass research targeting social skills through its size and shared playing opportunities, individualized sensory stimulation through its resonant body, and communication and behavior change through its multitude of sound possibilities, may reveal the instrument's potential for filling a niche in music therapy work with children with ASD.
Download or read book Kids Music n Autism written by Dorita S. Berger and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many children with autism feel a natural connection with music, but don't always find it easy to participate in musical activities. Packed with tips, advice and activities, this book shows how music and rhythm can help with brain development and quality of life, and how to encourage a genuine enjoyment of music. Dr Berger draws on her many years of experience in music-based clinical work, teaching and coaching, to answer common questions regarding musical interactions for children with autism. From what instrument to choose, how to find the right teacher, how to get your child to practice music, and even taking children to public music events, this book has all the essential information for you to dip into as and when needed. With practical information to help you solve problems that may arise, such as sensory overload, let this book guide you and your child towards positive interactions with music, regardless of whether or not they have prior musical abilities.
Download or read book Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan written by Henry Dunn and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2019-06-21 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of music therapy is long established with people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. The combination of using music and relationship work in person-centred approaches supports the three main areas of difficulty people with autism often experience; social interaction, communication and imagination. Current research supports the positive psychological benefits of music therapy when people with autism spectrum conditions engage with music therapy. This book celebrates the richness of music therapy approaches and brings together the voices of practitioners in the UK. With a strong focus on practice-based evidence it showcases clinicians, researchers and educators working in a variety of settings across the lifespan.
Download or read book Music Therapy written by Betsey King Brunk and published by Future Horizons. This book was released on 2004 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces readers to the principles and effective use of music of therapy, an intervention technique which has helped individuals with autism improve in the areas of verbal/augmentative communication, social interactions, attention and academic skills.
Download or read book Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder Second Edition written by Petra Kern and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2018-11-21 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated book offers a comprehensive understanding of music therapy services for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families in home, preschool, and community settings. It addresses recent diagnostic features, evidence-based practices, and effective music therapy interventions backed by rigorous scientific evidence. Determining eligibility, gathering information, and identifying intervention goals for children with ASD are addressed in the assessment chapter followed by prominent approaches applied in music therapy practice. Managing sensory processing and communication issues that may interfere with everyday life is discussed from an interdisciplinary perspective. Inclusion and family practices, effective advocacy efforts, and a reflection of life journeys of four music therapists who are parents of children with ASD conclude the 15 engaging and resourceful chapters.
Download or read book The Communicative Function of Behavioral Responses to Music by Public School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Donald R. DeVito and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results indicated that three out of four participants with autism indicated musical preference through communicative behaviors and musical preference indicated on alternative communication devices. Three participants demonstrated a greater number of time units classified as communicating significantly related and related behaviors associated with the preferred song for at least sixty percent of the lessons. These results suggest that communicative behaviors exhibited during music instruction can be a useful tool for enhancing the quality of music education for students with autism spectrum disorder.
Download or read book The Effect of Improvisational Music Therapy on the Communicative Behaviors of Autistic Children written by Cindy Lu Edgerton and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinicians, researchers, and educators have studied extensively the communication deficits of people diagnosed with autism and have commented frequently on their unusual responsiveness to music. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of improvisational music therapy, based on Nordoff and Robbins' (1977) Creative Music Therapy approach, on autistic children's communicative behaviors. Eleven autistic children, ranging in age from 6 to 9 years, participated in individual improvisational music therapy sessions for a period of ten weeks. A reversal design was applied. The Checklist of Communicative Responses/Acts Score Sheet (CRASS), designed specifically for this study, was used to measure the subjects' musical and nonmusical communicative behaviors. Results strongly suggest the efficacy of improvisational music therapy in increasing autistic children's communicative behaviors. Significant differences were found between the subjects' first session CRASS scores and those of their last sessions (p
Download or read book Music Therapy Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child written by Dorita S. Berger and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2002-01-10 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music's ability to influence emotions and moods is universally acknowledged, and music therapists have long known that stimulating the brain through the auditory system is a key to obtaining remarkable responses. Music therapy is a particularly effective tool when working with children with autism spectrum conditions, because music communicates with these children on a level where mere words cannot go. Written in a way that is both informative for the professional and accessible for parents, this book furthers the already strong case for the use of music therapy as a resource to encourage behavioural changes for the better in children with autism spectrum conditions. Placing particular emphasis upon sensory integration, the author discusses contributing factors to the behaviour of people on the autism spectrum, and, through the use of case studies, presents the latest approaches in music therapy that are enabling children with autism spectrum conditions to better cope with sensory integration.
Download or read book Using Music to Motivate Movement in Children Aged 4 6 Years with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Keri-Ellen Walcer and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term used to describe a group of disorders of brain development usually diagnosed in early childhood. Children with ASD experience difficulties in social skills, communication and repetitive or restricted behaviors. Additionally, they often have delays and difficulties with movement skills. Improving movement skills in early childhood may have an impact on the core characteristic of ASD. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 6-week music and movement intervention on the movement, social and adaptive skills of children aged 4-6 with ASD. Nine children aged 4-6 with ASD participated in the study, they were randomly divided into either a music and movement intervention (n=6) or movement intervention without music (n=3), the children participated in the interventions for 2, 45 minute sessions per week. The music group experienced significant improvements in BOT-2 body coordination (p=0.01), BOT-2 total raw scores (p=0.04) and a significant reduction in maladaptive behaviors (p=0.04) (Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales). The movement group demonstrated significant improvements in social skills (p=0.02) and daily living skills (0.03). The results support the use of music during movement interventions to increase body coordination and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
Download or read book The Effects of Music Therapy on the Social Behavior of Children with Autism written by Jane Barrow-Moore and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to investigate if using music during instruction would increase the responses of children with autism. Specific objectives for this study included social skills of speech, sharing/tum taking, and eye contact. Six sessions were conducted, three without music and three using music speCifically designed to address the specific targeted goals of this study. Data was collected using an observer approach during regular classroom instruction and tally marks were made for every response achieved. A comparison between the results of the conventional teaching methods and that of using music during instruction showed using music tended to increase awareness and attention of the participants perhaps allowing them to have more positive responses. Although the results indicated there was significant improvement when music was used for some students, not all students showed anymore improvement then when using conventional teaching methods. This research was done during a three week period thus the long term effects of participants continuing to exhibit these new learned behaviors are unknown. Future recommendations would be to involve a larger, more diverse group of participants with a longer time period to collect and analyze data to ensure that using music therapy in the special education environment would truly enhance and benefit those who receive it.
Download or read book The Effect of Musical Social Stories TM on Target Behaviors of Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Denise Anne Travis and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Developmental Changes in Response to Music evoked Emotion Among Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Kevin G. Stephenson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significant symptoms of anxiety in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may arise due to impaired emotion recognition. In light of reports showing ASD-specific developmental changes in amygdala volumes, we expanded a previous study of recognition of music-evoked emotions in ASD versus typical controls (CON). We explicitly compared both behavioral and psychophysiological response to music-evoked emotions of children (ages 8-11) and older adolescents (ages 16-18). A total of 91 participants (42 ASD) listened to segments of instrumental music that had been previously validated to evoke happy, sad, or scary emotional valence. We measured accuracy and reaction time while also collecting skin conductance response. The ASD group demonstrated reduced skin conductance response to the emotional music stimuli overall, compared to controls. The younger child groups, regardless of diagnosis showed greater physiological reactivity to scary stimuli than to the other emotions. Analysis of behavioral data demonstrated an interaction of age group and diagnostic group: for scary music, the older control group was more accurate than the younger control group while the opposite pattern was observed for the ASD group. These data suggest disrupted developmental trajectories for integrating physiological and cognitive cues in ASD. This lack of integration may underlie increased feelings of uncertainty and anxiety that are associated with more difficult and less adaptive decision making in ASD.
Download or read book Developmental Speech Language Training through Music for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Hayoung A. Lim and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speech and language impairments are one of the most challenging features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD are also known to be particularly responsive to music. This book makes a valuable connection between the two traits to showcase music as an effective way of enhancing the speech and language skills of children with ASD. This is a comprehensive guide to Dr. Hayoung Lim's highly effective approach of using music in speech-language training for children ASD. Part I provides a sound theoretical foundation and employs the most up-to-date research, including the author's own extensive study, to validate the use of music in speech and language training for children with ASD. Part II analyzes the clinical implications of “Developmental Speech- Language Training through Music” (DSLM) protocols and explains in detail specific interventions that can be used with the approach. The practical application of DSLM to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Verbal Behavior (VB) approaches is also explored. This is essential reading for music therapists, speech and language pathologists and other professionals working with children with autism, as well as researchers and academics in the field.
Download or read book Perfect Pitch in the Key of Autism written by Henny Kupferstein and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-07-30 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autistic people and musical individuals often have perfect pitch, a gift they were born with. The musical gift may be accompanied with learning differences such as reading comprehension problems, trouble with mathematics, and significant difficulties in learning how to read music. This book was written by a music therapist and an autistic researcher, and is endorsed by leading experts in the field of autism and special-needs education. The Rancer Method is presented as page-by-page instructions to be implemented with readily-available method books so that every piano teacher can follow it and do well by their students. "By focusing on the abilities rather than the deficits of people with learning, perceptual, motor, and other differences, Kupferstein and Rancer have developed a revolutionary piano pedagogy that will empower individuals with autism and other differences by unleashing the power of what can be done." Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D. Internationally known professor, consultant, speaker, and author on issues related to the autism spectrum and special education. Person on the autism spectrum "This book will help the quirky kid who is different to be successful in music. This method may help open musical doors for many individuals on the autism spectrum." Temple Grandin, author Thinking in Pictures and The Autistic Brain.
