One of the treatment options for autism is music therapy because it uses music in all its forms with active or passive participation by the autistic person, achieving good results.
Through music therapy, the autistic person can communicate in a non-verbal way expressing his feelings and, as in the sessions the important thing is to participate and not only achieve some result, he develops self-esteem. See other forms of treatment by clicking here.
Benefits of Music Therapy for Autism
The benefits of music therapy for autism include:
- Facilitation of verbal and non-verbal communication, visual and tactile contact; Decrease in stereotyped movements; Facilitation of creativity; Promotion of emotional satisfaction; Contribution to the organization of thought; Contribution to social development; Increased interaction with the world; Decreased hyperactivity; Improvement in the quality of life of the autistic person and his family.
These benefits can be achieved in the long term, but in the first sessions you can see the involvement of the autistic person and the results achieved are maintained throughout life.
Music therapy sessions must be carried out by a certified music therapist and the sessions can be individual or group, but the specific objectives for each one must always be individualized.
