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Harmonizing voices: exploring the integration of music and speech therapy in enhancing communication skills in children with ASD
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Spring 2024
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2024-05
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This research paper examines the impact of music and music therapy techniques in enhancing the
communication and social skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The studies
addressed in this paper demonstrate how music therapy, such as Improvisational Music Therapy
(IMT), has been shown to help improve non-verbal communication behaviors such as joint
attention and turn-taking in children with ASD. This paper also discusses evidence supporting
the idea that children with ASD who engage in music therapy demonstrate great improvements
in verbal communication and social skills, such as understanding and perspective-taking. This
research reveals that music is beneficial in enhancing sensory and emotional regulation, creating
an environment conducive to effective communication. Overall findings support the idea that
music therapy can be used in collaboration with speech therapy to help improve the
communication skills of children with ASD.
Keywords: Communication disorders, music therapy, autism spectrum disorder, vocal
communication, joint attention, social skills, sensory integration, emotional regulation
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