Music and Musical Elements in the Treatment of Childhood Speech Sound Disorders: A Systematic Review of the Literature
International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
van Tellingen, M., Hurkmans, J., et al. (2023).
International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 25(4), 549-565.
This systematic review explores the effects of speech therapy with musical elements in the treatment of childhood speech sound disorders
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Findings demonstrated positive outcomes for speech therapy with music-based elements including improvements in verbal expression; speech development and production; intonation; socialization; and cognitive, emotional, and motor skills. However, due to an overall paucity of evidence, reduced sample sizes, and poor methodological rigor, the use of music-based speech therapy was not sufficiently supported by the available evidence. Further research is indicated.
