Empirical study of clinical effect of music therapy on children with autism

Objective To explore the role of music therapy in integrated intervention for children with autism. Methods Thirty children with autism were randomly divided into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15), and both groups received integrated medical-educational therapy, and music therapy was used for the experimental group. The children in the experimental group were assessed before and after the intervention with the Behavior of Autistic Children Scale (ABC) and the Developmental and Behavioral Scale (PEP). Results The experimental group showed statistically significant differences in emotional and behavioral scores compared with the control group. However, there was no statistically significant difference in sensory responses and interactions. Conclusion In a comprehensive intervention for children with autism, music therapy