Approaches of Music Therapy in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Abstract

Autism is a prevalent developmental disorder that poses significant challenges for affected children. Music therapy has emerged as a viable strategy with regard to improving speech and communication abilities in autistic children. This article aims to investigate and analyse the effectiveness of three widely used music therapy approaches: Auditory Motor Mapping Training (AMMT), Family-Centred Music Therapy (FCMT), and Melodic Based Communication Therapy (MBCT). Through a comprehensive review of existing studies, the article demonstrates that all three approaches are effective and offer unique benefits in different aspects for children with ASD. These findings suggest the possibility of integrating the three approaches to maximise therapeutic outcomes.