Effectiveness of Music Therapy in Improving Sleep Quality Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Pakistan
| Author | Farnaz Ahsan | en |
| Author | Shima Sadat Aghahosseini | en |
| Author | Ayesha Liaqat | en |
| Author | Arooj Muhammad Younas | en |
| Author | Saima Shahid | en |
| Author | Saghar Erfani | en |
| Accessioned Date | 2026-07-14T18:30:25Z | |
| Issued Date | 2026-04-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Sleep problems are among the most common disorders in children with autism, and music therapy has been proposed as a complementary intervention to improve sleep in this population. Objective: Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect of music therapy on sleep quality in children aged 4 - 12 years referred to autism centers in Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 80 children aged 4 - 12 years with autism who were referred to autism centers in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2026. Samples were selected using a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups through lottery-based allocation. In the intervention group, three pieces of music were played each night for 20 consecutive nights, 30 minutes before bedtime. Data were collected in both groups before and after the intervention using the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire developed by Owens and Spirito (2000). Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS software version 26. Results: Sleep quality in the intervention group significantly improved in the post-test after the intervention (P < 0.05). However, no significant change in sleep quality was observed in the control group (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Music therapy is an effective, non-pharmacological method for improving sleep quality in children with autism spectrum disorder and may help enhance their sleep and mental health by increasing relaxation and reducing anxiety. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/jjcdc-171064 | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/jjcdc/articles/171064 | en |
| URI | https://repository.brieflands.com/handle/123456789/68011 | |
| Keyword | Autism | en |
| Keyword | Music Therapy | en |
| Keyword | Sleep Quality | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Effectiveness of Music Therapy in Improving Sleep Quality Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Pakistan | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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