Research Steps in Establishing Music Therapy as an Effective Treatment for Children on the Spectrum

• By: Alan Turry, DA, MT-BC, LCAT Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy at NYU Steinhardt
• October 1st, 2017
• eveidence-based, fall 2017 issue, Music Therapy, research, social connection
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Music engages people. Autism advocates have recognized for years that engaging in music making can bring positive benefits to children with autism. The established profession of music therapy, which began in 1950 and currently has over 6,500 board certified music therapists throughout the United...