Tim - Autism Spectrum Disorder

Tim was referred to music therapy by his mother at the age of two and a half years old. Autism was suspected but he had no formal diagnosis. A speech assessment at the time recommended intervention, however due to his young age and his difficulties with focus and concentration, this was not deemed possible by his mother.

Tim's expressive language was clearly delayed; he was able to produce a few vocal sounds but no words. It is here where Tim's truly inspiring journey to speech began. It lasted sixteen months and started with a few vocal sounds and ended with conversational language. The following video shows Tim's journey to speech through music therapy.

Seven years after his music therapy concluded, Tim and his mother came to visit the music therapy centre where his sessions were conducted. He did not remember the therapists or the therapy. The therapists were informed by his mother that Tim was eventually diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, on the Aspergers spectrum. Tim is now a conversant young man who has a great passion for history, in particular that of monarchies.