Drumming to rock music for 60 minutes each week could help children with autism, a study suggests.Scientists found youngsters on the spectrum were better able to interact with their peers at school after taking part in the sessions.They say it offers hope as people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), especially children, are known to struggle in social situations.
The trial also suggested drumming could help autistic children follow instructions from their teacher easier, which would help them in school.University of Chichester led the study on 19 pupils at Milestone School in Gloucester. All were on the spectrum.Their parents and staff at the school were asked to make observations of the pupils before, during and after the 10-week study.
Each child had two 30-minute drumming…
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