THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN IMPROVING SOCIAL COMMUNICATION FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) STUDENTS
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https://doi.org/10.24193/subbmusica.2023.spiss1.15Keywords:
music education, social communication, autism spectrum disorder, ASDAbstract
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may benefit from music education as a potentially effective methodology for improving their verbal and social communication abilities. Therefore, the objective of this research is to evaluate how well music education aids students in their growth of social communication. The focus of the study area is the necessity of integrating music education into all classroom learning activities. This study's methodology involves reviewing a few earlier research projects on the value of music instruction for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The reviewed studies will be critically analyzed to draw valid conclusions about the effectiveness of music education in improving social communication for autism spectrum disorder students. The study's findings indicate that ASD students have improved their attitudes toward using different music-based teaching techniques. Teachers also reported that students easily grasp the learning process's fundamentals, and that learning becomes more enjoyable. In conclusion, it can be seen that music education in the learning process of ASD students greatly affects the process of social communication.
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