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Starr And Zenker's Case Report

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Starr and Zenker (1998) presented a case report using songs to moderate problem behaviors of a high functioning six-year-old boy with autism. He exhibited major problems with changes to his routine and waiting in line. The music therapist hoped to decrease the child's anxiety and aggression due to change by enabling him to wait more easily in the classroom. By using the original song "Line up" with visual cue cards, the child were be able to better understand the need to wait in line under required circumstances and what he was expected to do during each part of the song. During therapy sessions, the child's anxiety and aggressive behaviors were significantly decreased during the wait, assessed by the therapist and his teachers. This study
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