“…Music has been observed to be an engaging and motivating space for autistic children, ameliorating barriers often experienced in everyday communication and interaction (Lense & Camarata, 2020;Lisboa et al, 2021;Ockelford, 2012Ockelford, , 2013. Evidence of the benefits of music for autistic children is widespread, particularly within music therapy (De Vries et al, 2015;Geretsegger et al, 2014;James et al, 2015;Mayer-Benarous et al, 2021;Reschke-Hernández, 2011;Simpson & Keen, 2011). Its therapeutic effects have been observed for a range of behavioral and developmental outcomes including supporting social and nonverbal communication (Kim et al, 2008;Sharda et al, 2018;Thompson, 2012), verbal development (Lim & Draper, 2011), and socio-emotional reciprocity (Kim et al, 2008).…”