International Journal of Education & the Arts

Volume 11 Number 9

August 17, 2010

SoundScape: An Interdisciplinary Music Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Gena R. Greher
Ashleigh Hillier
Margaret Dougherty
Nataliya Poto
University of Massachusetts Lowell, U.S.A.

Citation: Greher, G. R., Hillier, A., Dougherty, M., & Poto, N. (2010). SoundScape: An interdisciplinary music intervention for adolescents and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. International Journal of Education & the Arts, 11(9). Retrieved [date] from http://www.ijea.org/v11n9/.
Abstract
Service provision for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is lacking, particularly post high school. We report on a music intervention program, outline our program model, and report some initial pilot data evaluating the program outcomes. We also discuss implications for undergraduate and graduate students who were involved in the project. Overall, outcomes were positive and highlighted the need for such interventions among the ASD community. We hope our observations focused on the strengths and weaknesses of the program will be helpful to others who may be considering implementing a similar intervention.

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