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ERIC Number: EJ1262493
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Sep
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1088-3576
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An Investigation of a Classroom-Based Specialized Music Therapy Model for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Voices Together Using the VOICSS™ Method
Schmid, Lorrie; DeMoss, Lauren; Scarbrough, Paige; Ripple, Carol; White, Yasmine; Dawson, Geraldine
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v35 n3 p176-185 Sep 2020
Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have marked deficits in social communication skills, which can challenge their ability to participate in academic and social activities. Music therapy is a popular intervention for children with ASD, and although research evidence supporting its effectiveness is growing, methodological flaws limit interpretation. The present study proposes a new measure, the DUACS, to assess outcomes associated with a group music therapy program, Voices Together. Participants were 64 elementary students from nine self-contained autism classrooms who attended 16 weekly intervention sessions. Teacher-reported behavior questionnaires and direct student behavioral measures were administered at baseline, during, and after treatment. Increases in communication and social skills suggested program effectiveness, particularly among students with higher baseline skills. Further investigation of this program approach will help to better understand its mechanisms and for whom it works best.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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