Music therapy for people with autism spectrum disorder

M Geretsegger, C Elefant…�- Cochrane Database of�…, 2014 - cochranelibrary.com
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Background The central impairments of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affect
social interaction and communication. Music therapy uses musical experiences and the
relationships that develop through them to enable communication and expression, thus
attempting to address some of the core problems of people with ASD. The present version of
this review on music therapy for ASD is an update of the original Cochrane review published
in 2006. Objectives
Background
The central impairments of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affect social interaction and communication. Music therapy uses musical experiences and the relationships that develop through them to enable communication and expression, thus attempting to address some of the core problems of people with ASD. The present version of this review on music therapy for ASD is an update of the original Cochrane review published in 2006.
Objectives
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