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Refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. |
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder |
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Autism’s most-obvious signs tend to appear between _ and _ years of age. In some cases, it can be diagnosed as early as __ months. |
2 and 3 years old 18 months |
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This behavior may include: >Repeating certain behaviors or having unusual behaviors >Having overly focused interests, such as with moving objects or parts of objects >Having a lasting, intense interest in certain topics, such as numbers, details, or facts. |
Restrictive / repetitive behaviors |
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This bahavior may include: >Making little or inconsistent eye contact >Having a tendency to look at and listen to other people less often >Repeating words or phrases that they hear, a behavior called echolalia >Having facial expressions, movements, and gestures that do not match what is being said |
Social communication / interaction behaviors |
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Repeating words or phrases that they hear, a behavior called |
Echolalia |
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Uses music and the interactions between teachers and children to teach specific skills. |
Music Therapy |
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Notable benefits can be summarised in the following 5 areas: |
1. Communication 2. Behaviour 3. Social Interaction 4. Cognitive Skills 5. Physical Skills |
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¤Promotes connection and communication (verbal and non-verbal) through musical interaction ¤Promotes eye contact ¤Enhances vocalisation and speech (e.g. singing familiar songs with repetitive elements) ¤Promotes breath and oromotor control through instrument playing |
Communication |
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¤Enables emotional expression in a creative environment ¤Promotes recognition of emotion in self and others ¤Improves motivation to task ¤Enhances confidence and self-esteem, focusing on what the client CAN do, through the development of their creativity (e.g. song writing, instrument playing, choice making) |
Behaviour |
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¤Offers the opportunity for engagement and for clients to feel supported and create friendships ¤Promotes interactive behaviours (e.g. joint attention, eye contact, listening to others) ¤Enhances social skills (e.g. as turn taking) and helps to decrease feelings of social withdrawal ¤Facilitates bonding between the client and their family (e.g. parent-child) and provides a platform to improve family interactions and support |
Social Interaction |
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¤Helps the client develop new skills through their own creativity (e.g. play skills) ¤Enhances learning, memory and language comprehension through imitation and repetition (e.g. use of familiar songs) ¤Promotes attention/focus to task Enhances cognitive skills (e.g. cause and effect, conceptualising and symbolising) |
Cognitive Skills |
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Helps the clients develop their fine motor skills (e.g. through instrument play)Promotes movement and body awareness through movement to music. |
Physical Skills |