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'Music therapy can provide support for emotional, social and neurological development during the crucial years of formation in childhood and adolescence. Musical interaction in therapy can serve as a framework for learning language and social and emotional skills in early years. This creates opportunities for experiencing reciprocal interaction and encouraging the development of healthy relationships. Additionally, the role of music in identity formation for young people also creates pathways for using music to supporting mental health and wellbeing at this stage of personal development.
Previous research has particularly demonstrated the efficacy of music therapy in supporting children experiencing neurodisability. By working alongside families, practitioners and academics, we aim to explore music therapy practice and expand the evidence base in this area.
Early intervention with music therapy
At CIMTR, we work alongside practitioners and academics to explore how specific approaches, such as improvisational music therapy, affect growth and development of young children with ASD – advancing further understanding of the clinical application of music therapy in this area.
Recent research and publications
Bieleninik, Lucja and Geretsegger, Monika and Mössler, Karin and Assmus, Jörg and Thompson, Grace and Gattino, Gustavo and Elefant, Cochavit and Gottfried, Tali and Igliozzi, Roberta and Muratori, Filippo and Suvini, Ferdinando and Kim, Jinah and Crawford, Mike J. and Odell-Miller, Helen and Oldfield, Amelia and Casey, Órla and Finnemann, Johanna and Carpente, John and Park, A-La and Grossi, Enzo and Gold, Christian (2017) Effects of Improvisational Music Therapy vs Enhanced Standard Care on Symptom Severity Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. JAMA, 318 (6). p. 525. ISSN 0098-7484
If you are interested in collaborating with CIMTR to help advance research and practice in this area, please complete our online enquiry form and we’ll get back in touch.