Musicality and Autism
Musicality is not a direct sign of autism, although many individuals with autism show a big interest and response to music. In addition, we can use music to aid with communication, emotional expression, and social interaction.
What Is Autism?
Autism, which is also known under its longer name the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a term used to describe a group of neurodevelopmental conditions. These conditions are characterized by differences in communication and social interaction [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. One typical trait of patients with autism is that they demonstrate restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.
However, there are varieties of the disease and therefore it is called the spectrum disorder. Two individuals with autism can vary in their symptoms but also in the severity of the symptoms from mild to severe.
If you want to find out more about autism, read our blogs about overthinking or t-rex arms.
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability affecting how individuals perceive the world and how they interact with their surroundings and people in it. The conditions affect people around the world regardless of their race, ethnicity, culture or socioeconomic background [3, 4, 5].
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