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Articles

Music therapy promotes self-determination in young people with autism spectrum disorder

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Pages 95-98 | Published online: 26 Feb 2016
 

Abstract

Self-determination leads to a higher quality of life, yet many individuals with autism spectrum disorder struggle with the component skills necessary for self-determination. Music therapy is one method of treatment for persons with autism spectrum disorder and has the ability to improve or develop skills in communication, self-awareness, socialization, and decision making. Two components of evidence-based practice (clinical expertise and scientific research) are presented in this article describing how music therapy facilitates self-determination.

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Anita L. Gadberry

Dr. Anita Gadberry is Director of Music Therapy at Marywood University. She enjoys promoting international connections as the North American Regional Liaison for the World Federation of Music Therapy. Dr. Gadberry has practiced as a board-certified music therapist for over 15 years, specializing in children with autism spectrum disorder. She frequently presents about music therapy, inclusion, and communication topics in the USA and other countries.

Angela Harrison

Angela Harrison enjoyed a career as a viola player with the Hallé Orchestra before training in music therapy in Cambridge, UK. She runs a community-based service in North Yorkshire where she has practised for over 20 years. Angela has contributed to three books and regularly presents her work at international conferences. Angela is Regional Liaison for Europe on the Council of the World Federation of Music Therapy, is a Governor of The Music Therapy Charity and until November 2012, was Chair of the British Association for Music Therapy.

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