Positive results from a music intervention for autistic teens and young adults (ASD).

Autism
often responds positively to listening, playing, and producing music, according to Kern &
Aldridge (2006), Starr & Zenker (1998), and Wigram & Gold (2006). Music offers structure
and predictability, which those with ASD prefer. Allen, Hill, and Heaton (2009) and Attwood
(2007) found that those with ASD benefit from music in many ways, including helping to
change their mood, reducing feelings of depression, and providing feelings of belonging and
social connectedness. These responses to music are similar to those of typically developing
populations, showing that music can impact ASD. Their findings show that those with ASD
understand music and its effects.

Duerksen and Darrow's favor were employing music to improve pupils' emotional well-being
(1991). Their Music Educators Journal article promotes music education for "at-risk"
students. These non-handicapped students are often truant, lack self-confidence, and feel
unwelcome in school, among other symptoms. This team says, "Students are more likely to
attend school if they view it positively." Music classes can teach and encourage self-
discipline. This study also asserts that students might develop regular attendance,
conformity, belonging, and confidence to pursue non-musical goals in music class. Many
student struggles are linked to poor emotional and physical health. Music teachers can again
assist in easing these issues, according to Duerksen and Darrow (1991). Students can
communicate moods, attitudes, and feelings through music performance.

Last, music boosts memory. (2003) and Boman (2005). Researchers had people read and
remember word lists. Classical music listeners outperformed silent or white-noise workers.
The same study measured how quickly people could match numbers to shapes. Mayo Clinic
(2022) notes that while music doesn't reverse memory loss in Alzheimer's patients, it can
slow cognitive decline. Helping dementia patients recall past events. Music memory is
dementia-resistant. Some carers use music to calm dementia patients and build trust.