Developing speech prosody in primary school children with severe speech disorders through music therapy

The study examined speech prosody in primary school children with severe speech disorders to develop a speech therapy program incorporating music therapy. A method for assessing the prosodic structure of speech was developed and tested. The findings showed that prosodic components were less developed in children with severe speech disorders than in children with typical speech development. A corrective program using music therapy was then developed. Repeat assessment showed improved prosody and expressive intonation in the experimental group, supporting the effectiveness of the program.