Can music therapy help autistic kids speak better?
NCT ID NCT06110884
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding group music therapy to standard speech therapy helps autistic children aged 3-5 improve their language and social skills. Forty children were split into two groups: one got music therapy plus usual speech therapy, the other only speech therapy. After 8 weeks, researchers measured language ability, emotional behavior, and parent-child stress.
What this could mean
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Active substance
music therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, enjoyable way to boost speech and social skills in young autistic children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 children, so results may not apply to everyone. Music therapy may not help all children with autism.
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Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-chu branch
Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan