Learning Outcomes

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Characteristics of Children with Autism

The Effects of Music

Music Education

Music Education and Children with Special Needs

The Effects of Music on Autism

Effect of Music on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Music Therapy

Lesson Summary

In this module, we explore how music can be used to educate children with autism spectrum disorder. We discuss the various characteristics of autism, including sensory sensitivity, motor skills, and other factors that affect communication and development. We then examine the importance of music education for children with special needs.

Course assessment

This free online special needs education course explains how music advances childhood cognitive and social development.

Music in Education for Children With Special Needs

This special educational needs (SEN) course covers autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We discuss autism’s nature, causes and prevalence. We go through the characteristics of autism and explain how to help children acquire new skills and manage obsessive behavior. We also outline the benefits of using music as a tool for teaching and therapy, particularly for children with ASD, and describe the impact of music therapy on children with special needs.

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