J 2025

Specifics of Teaching Musical Instrument Playing to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

MAZUREK, Jiří and Alois DANĚK

Basic information

Original name

Specifics of Teaching Musical Instrument Playing to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors

MAZUREK, Jiří and Alois DANĚK

Edition

Paedagogia Musica, 2025, 2788-2039

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

50302 Education, special

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

References:

Marked to be transferred to RIV

Yes

Organization unit

Ambis University

DOI

Keywords in English

Autism spectrum disorder;special music education;special educational needs;learning to play a musical instrument

Tags

Changed: 20/2/2026 16:38, Ing. Kateřina Lendrová

Abstract

In the original language

Currently, we are observing an increase in the number of students with special educational needs in elementary art education. Students with autism spectrum disorders are no exception. The primary objective of this paper is to present the results of qualitative research that has been mapping the interaction of these students with the environment of an elementary school of art. The findings confirm the considerable potential of playing musical instruments as a tool for the holistic development of students with autism spectrum disorders. In the discussion, we will outline suggestions for modifying the methodology of teaching string instrument playing and present our planned research activities.