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Musically Autistic: What Does It Mean?

In this article we will look at the relationship between music and autism. We will start by explaining what autism is, its prevalence, and symptoms and then we will look into whether musicality is one of the symptoms of autism. Then, we will consider the effects of music as a music therapy on the symptoms of autism.

Frederika Malichová

Author - Frederika Malichová

Neuroscientist at the University Of Cambridge.

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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].

The condition is highly genetic and around 90% of all autism cases have a genetic cause. Furthermore, environmental factors may also play a role in the disease onset and manifestation.

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