Informative Essay On Music Therapy

As the world, has progressed over the years, so has the medical field. There are many new disorders and diseases being found. We have been aware of one disorder for many years; this disorder is known as the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Per “Autism Speaks” the disorder is characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. A wonderful idea to help someone with ASD would be to provide them a clinic that would involve music therapy. Music therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals (Association). Music therapy is said to help tremendously with autism and get a person to become more social and able to express emotion better than ever. The “American Music Therapy Association” states that “People with ASD often show a heightened interest and response to music, making it an excellent therapeutic tool for working with them.” To be able to get a child with autism to the point where he or she can say “Mom” or “Dad” is an accomplishment on its own, no matter how long it takes. We would like to set up a clinic to where a family who has a member with Autism can come and help …show more content…
We would like to have a few instrument rooms where patients can learn how to play the instruments, some listening rooms to calmly enjoy some Motown or modern music, and some rooms to just work on regular therapy to see how far one has gotten with the music. Our music therapists will work with families to provide ways to include successful music therapy techniques that support treatment across all disciplines and in other aspects of clients’ lives (A. M. Association). The therapists will also make sure that our mission for these patients always comes first no matter the