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Rushton, Rosie; Kossyvaki, Lila; Terlektsi, Emmanouela – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Music is motivational, accessible and engaging for individuals with learning disabilities. Several systematic reviews have addressed the effects of music activity on people with learning disabilities; however, none has specifically reviewed the use of musical activity with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. This review aimed…
Descriptors: Music, Evidence Based Practice, Music Activities, Program Effectiveness
Schmid, Lorrie; DeMoss, Lauren; Scarbrough, Paige; Ripple, Carol; White, Yasmine; Dawson, Geraldine – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 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…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Music Therapy, Children
Miller-Jones, Annette Marjorie – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Research indicates the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder include challenges with receptive and expressive language, which can negatively impact social-emotional development and physical regulation. The needs of children with autism are expected to greatly impact the current medical and educational resources, thus effective intervention…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Music Therapy, Children

Hooper, Jeff – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2002
A study examined the response of two adults who attended a music activity therapy program in which music activities encouraged peer interaction. Music activity therapy was compared with a control condition (i.e., ball and target games). Both conditions increased the level of positive interaction, however, music therapy was least effective.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Games, Interpersonal Communication
Yeaw, John David Andrew – 2001
This paper reviews the effectiveness of music therapy in treating children with psychiatric and developmental problems. The clinical utility of music therapy is first evaluated by examining the foundational effects of music on affect and behavior. Next, the two broad approaches to music therapy, active and passive music therapy, are discussed.…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education