Date of Award
2018
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
MS in Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
Department
Physician Assistant Studies
First Advisor
Vanessa Bester
Abstract
Autism, a diagnosis that has skyrocketed and is worrisome to parents, teachers, clinicians and researchers. Over the past four decades, the rate of children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder has grown 10 times and is the fastest growing disability in the US.1,2 Currently, 1 in 68 births are affected by Autism.1 Due to the high prevalence of this disability, researchers are searching for ways to treat the symptoms of this incurable disorder. Music therapy is gaining popularity as an intervention strategy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).3 This paper will analyze the benefits music therapy has on the improvement of social skills and communication in children with ASD.
Identifier
SC11.PAS.2018.Koehler.S
Recommended Citation
Koehler, Steven, "An Analysis of Music Therapy on Improving Social and Communication Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2018). Theses and Graduate Projects. 377.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/377