MUSIC 2MT3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Autism Spectrum, High-Functioning Autism, Music Therapy

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Music
• Course: MUSIC 2MT3
• Professor: Rachael Finnerty

Document Summary

Formal diagnosis will not be made until child is at least 3 years of age as it could be a delay with developments. Effects ability to communicate and interact with others. Every individual on the autism spectrum is very different. Large spectrum of abilities of people with autism (some verbal, other non- verbal, some can manage large crowds and other can not) Terms used to refer to autism spectrum disorders (asds) Spectrum: continuum of severity or developmental impairment. Children and adults with asds usually have particular communication and social characteristics in common, but the conditions cover a wide spectrum, with individual differences in: Impacts the typical development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Difficulties in verbal and non- verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. Can feel very lonely still have the desire to be loves and a part of something.