Advances in Consumer Research
Issue 1 : 1079-1090
Original Article
Impact Of A Musical Intervention Program On Social Skills In Persons With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Child Psychologist, Department of Pediatrics, SVRR Government General Hospital, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Senior Clinical Psychologist, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Banjara Hils, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent impairments in social communication and social interaction, along with challenges in speech, motor functioning, and intellectual abilities. Core deficits include limited social reciprocity, difficulties in using and understanding nonverbal communicative behaviors, and challenges in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships across various contexts. The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of music therapy in enhancing social skills among children with autism. The sample comprised six children diagnosed with mild autism, aged between 8 and 12 years, selected from the Child Guidance Clinic (CGC), Department of Paediatrics, SVRR Government General Hospital, Tirupati. The intervention involved a structured music-based social skills training program consisting of forty sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, conducted over a period of three months, with active involvement of both therapists and parents. Social skills were assessed pre and post intervention using the Autism Social Skills Profile (ASSP), focusing on two key components: responding to greetings and turn-taking. Statistical analysis using mean scores, standard deviations, and paired t-tests revealed a significant improvement in overall social skills as well as in both assessed components following the intervention. The findings indicate that music-based intervention is an effective and engaging approach for improving social skills in children with autism, highlighting the therapeutic potential of music as a complementary intervention in autism management.

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