What is it about?

The article is about using specific technological devices with children with autism or Asperger's syndrome. The article describes and outlines case-studies on using a new technological tool called Skoog in music lessons with children who have been diagnosed with autism. The benefits and hindrances of using Skoog in music making with these children is explained in the article.

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Why is it important?

There has been no studies on using Skoog in music education settings with children with autism. Our study offers new knowledge for implementing Skoog in such settings.

Perspectives

The article offers an interesting read on the potential use of Skoog in music education with children with autism. However, what is even more interesting is the additional findings on enhancing communication skills that might be hindered when solely focussing on musical instruments.

Tiija Rinta

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This page is a summary of: A casestudy on the use of an innovative, technical, musical instrument, Skoog, in a special needs education setting with a child with autism and its effects on social skills, Journal of Music Technology and Education, September 2019, Intellect,
DOI: 10.1386/jmte_00005_1.
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