The effect of music on social attribution in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders

Anjali K. Bhatara; Eve Marie Quintin; Pamela Heaton; Eric Fombonne; Daniel J. Levitin

doi:10.1080/09297040802603653

The effect of music on social attribution in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders

Anjali K. Bhatara, Eve Marie Quintin, Pamela Heaton, Eric Fombonne, Daniel J. Levitin

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Abstract

High-functioning adolescents with ASD and matched controls were presented with animations that depicted varying levels of social interaction and were either accompanied by music or silent. Participants described the events of the animation, and we scored responses for intentionality, appropriateness, and length of description. Adolescents with ASD were less likely to make social attributions, especially for those animations with the most complex social interactions. When stimuli were accompanied by music, both groups were equally impaired in appropriateness and intentionality. We conclude that adolescents with ASD perceive and integrate musical soundtracks with visual displays equivalent to typically developing individuals.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	375-396
Number of pages	22
Journal	Child Neuropsychology
Volume	15
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09297040802603653
State	Published - Jul 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Asperger syndrome
Autism
Music
Pervasive developmental disorders
Social attribution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology

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