| Music therapy is a great way for children with | | | | is tailored to the individual â what works |
| developmental disabilities to communicate. The | | | | with one child may not work with another and |
| healing power of music therapy activities facilitates | | | | therapists understand this well. |
| positive behavior changes. Each music therapy | | | | Music therapy sessions improve socio-emotional |
| session is carefully planned, carried out and | | | | development. When children with autism begin to |
| evaluated on a patient by patient basis. The | | | | develop relationships, they can ignore or even |
| sessions can include listening to music, creating | | | | reject social contact with others. The therapy |
| music, playing an instrument or just moving to the | | | | allows them to end social withdrawal because the |
| beat. | | | | instrument is presented as a fascinating object |
| Music as therapy has a significant and positive | | | | instead of a threatening one. It offers an initial |
| influence on children with autism. It gives them a | | | | point of contact between the child and the |
| chance to experience non-threatening outside | | | | therapist which does not exist with other |
| stimulation. Music therapy for children with autism | | | | individuals in the childâs life. |