Music Therapy And Mild Intellectual Disability

Introduction

Music therapy has been explored as a beneficial intervention for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including those with mild intellectual disability (MID). This synthesis examines the impact of music therapy on various aspects such as attention span, stress reduction, social skills, and self-determination in individuals with MID.

Key Insights

Attention Span Improvement:
- Music therapy has been shown to significantly improve the attention span of children with mild intellectual disabilities, although pictorial illustration was found to be slightly more effective.
Stress Reduction:
- Music therapy is effective in reducing stress in adults with mild intellectual disabilities. Active interventions, particularly those involving musical improvisation, are preferred over receptive interventions like music listening.
Social Skills Development:
- Music therapy enhances social skills such as turn-taking, imitation, vocalization, initiation, and eye contact in children with intellectual disabilities. However, the improvement in social skills was found to be independent of whether the intervention was music-based or not .
Reading Skills Enhancement:
- Music therapy has been found to significantly enhance the reading skills of pupils with intellectual disabilities, suggesting its potential as a teaching strategy.
Communication and Engagement:
- Music therapy creates engaging and motivating conditions for interactions, leading to more mutually enjoyable interpersonal encounters compared to other activities like toy play.
Self-Determination:
- Music therapy sessions often incorporate elements of self-determination, allowing individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate in decisions regarding their treatment, which is perceived as beneficial by music therapists.

Conclusion

Music therapy offers a range of benefits for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities, including improvements in attention span, stress reduction, social skills, reading skills, and self-determination. These findings support the integration of music therapy into educational and clinical settings to enhance the overall well-being and development of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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