Neurological Interactions Between Improvisational Music Therapy and Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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It has been found that music therapy is an effective intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) [15]. Improvisational music therapy serves as an effective intervention as it targets certain neural mechanisms, such as the mirror neuron system and the amygdala, through the use and response of musical cues [17]. This literature review presents research that supports the imitation and understanding of body language as well as rhythmic patterns in both music and movement, and how this can lead to enhanced and improved activity in both social and motor behavior in autistic children. The implication for this review is to provide a clear understanding and raise awareness of how the inclusion of music therapy can become a promising treatment targeting the amygdala as well as the mirror neuron system, and how music therapy can effectively improve the quality of life of children with ASD.
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