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http://dx.doi.org/10.21187/jmhb.2021.18.1.029

Feasibility of Synchronous Videoconferencing Interactive Singing Program for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder During COVID-19  

Yoo, Ga Eul (Department of Music Therapy, Graduate School, Ewha Womans University)
Im, Ju Yeon (Department of Music Therapy, Graduate School, Ewha Womans University)
Ha, Eun Jin (Department of Music Therapy, Graduate School, Ewha Womans University)
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Journal of Music and Human Behavior / v.18, no.1, 2021 , pp. 29-62 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of an interactive singing-based synchronous videoconferencing program for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study was conducted in four stages: analysis of interactive singing tasks in the literature for children with ASD, examination of differences in perception of sounds transmitted via synchronous videoconferencing platform depending on the type of singing tasks and accompaniment, construction of singing-based synchronous videoconferencing program and determination of its validity, and implementation of the constructed program with three children with ASD and confirmation of its feasibility. The results showed that different types of singing tasks and accompaniment affected perception of sounds transmitted online, which highlights the importance of considering such effects when designing synchronous videoconferencing music therapy programs. Also, increases in program engagement and singing behaviors were observed for all three participants, and their caregivers reported high levels of satisfaction with the program. The findings support the applicability of this intervention as a tele-music alternative during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinical implications and suggestions are discussed.
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder; remote music therapy; interactive singing; synchronous videoconferencing; COVID-19;
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