Transl Psychiatry October 2018 PMID 30352997

Music improves social communication and auditory-motor connectivity in children with autism.

Megha Sharda, Carola Tuerk, Rakhee Chowdhury, Kevin Jamey, Nicholas Foster, Melanie Custo-Blanch, Melissa Tan, Aparna Nadig, Krista Hyde

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The discussions demonstrate strong alignment with the article's conclusions, with many posts highlighting benefits like improved communication and brain connectivity, using expressive words such as 'benefits' and 'improve.' The tone of the comments, especially those referencing multiple studies and potential applications, indicates a high level of engagement and perceived impact in clinical practices.

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Abstract in brief

Music is recognized as a potential strength in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and a study evaluated its impact on social communication and brain connectivity in children aged 6-12.
The study involved 51 children, with one group receiving a music intervention focusing on improvisation and the other a control intervention without music, for 8-12 weeks.
Results showed significant improvements in communication scores and brain connectivity in the music group, indicating that music interventions can enhance social skills and brain function in children with ASD.

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