Influence of music in the life of a boy with an autistic spectrum disorder and another associated mental disorder in a time perspective
2018
Abstract
Case study focuses on the role of music in the life of a young boy with autistic spectrum disorder and other disabilites. The study covers the period from his birth to his early adulthood.
It maps out both active and passive usage of music, whether they were realised by the boy spontaneously, or they were provided by family, school, specialists, or other institutions. The study works with boy's own reflection as well as his family's and teachers' reflections.
It also outlines the positive impact of music on his life.