Music therapy for children with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether improvisational music therapy can help children with autism improve social communication and well-being. Children attend two music sessions a week with a trained therapist, and the study looks at changes over time.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 7 and 11 years old.
- Your child must have a formal autism diagnosis from a doctor.
- You must be willing to bring your child to two music therapy sessions each week.
- Sessions and check-up visits will be video recorded for research purposes.
- Your child has not had regular individual music therapy in the past year.
- Your child does not have a severe hearing problem.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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