Effects of Auditory Integration Training Combined with Music Therapy on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Objective: This study explored the effects of Auditory Integration Training combined with Music Therapy on Autistic Children. Methods: Eighty Autistic Children who received treatment at a Rehabilitation Center for Children with Autism in Guangzhou from January to June 2023 were selected as participants. They were randomly allocated to an Experimental or a Control group, giving 40 in each condition. The Control group received Auditory Integration Training, while the Experimental group received Auditory Integration Training combined with Music Therapy. Sociability, Language, Behavior, and Neuron Development of the two groups of children were compared before and six months after treatment. Results: By comparing the Sociability, Language, Behavior, and Neuron Development scores of two groups of children before and after six months of treatment, the combination of these two treatments has positively impacted the rehabilitation of children with autism. Conclusion: The combination of Auditory Integration Training and Music Therapy has shown promising results in its application for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).