Psychiatr. praxi. 2025;26(1):25-29 | DOI: 10.36290/psy.2025.005

Music therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders

PhDr. Markéta Gerlichová, Ph.D.1, 2, prof. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Wolfgang Mastnak3, 4, MUDr. Martin Kučera5, 6
1 Klinika rehabilitačního lékařství 1. lékařské fakulta Univerzity Karlovy a Všeobecné fakultní nemocnice v Praze
2 Muzikoterapeutická asociace České republiky CZMTA
3 Hochschule für Musik und Theater, München
4 Beijing Normal University BNU & University of Music and Performing Arts, Peking
5 Ušní, nosní a krční ambulance - centrum léčby hlasových poruch v Rychnově nad Kněžnou
6 Institut pro léčbu a výzkum poruch komunikace, s. r. o.

The aim of the article is to broaden the awareness of the field of music therapy and the possibilities of applying music therapy approaches, methods and techniques to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It covers the development of scientific knowledge including current findings from research and practice. The article concludes with specific music therapy exercises.

Keywords: music therapy, autism, child psychiatry, use of music in therapy, sensorimotor integration.

Accepted: March 27, 2025; Published: April 10, 2025  Show citation

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Gerlichová M, Wolfgang Mastnak DDD, Kučera M. Music therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders. Psychiatr. praxi. 2025;26(1):25-29. doi: 10.36290/psy.2025.005.
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