Music Therapy for Individuals with Diagnoses on the Autism Spectrum:
People with diagnoses on the autism spectrum often show a heightened interest and response to music, making it an excellent therapeutic tool to work with them.
Music is a very basic human response, spanning all degrees of ability/disability. Music therapists are able to meet clients at their own levels and allow them to grow from there. The malleability of music makes it a medium that can be adapted to meet the needs of each individual.
Music is motivating and enjoyable.
Music can promote relatedness, relaxation, learning, and self-expression.
Music therapy addresses multiple developmental issues simultaneously.
Music therapy can provide success-oriented opportunities for achievement and mastery.
The structure and sensory input inherent in music help to establish response and role expectations, positive interactions, and organization.
