Music therapy intervention
ADHD
Music therapy, an alternative to medication, was conducted for 3 months (24 sessions in total) twice a week (Tuesday and Friday) from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM each time. During this period, music therapy was conducted for 50 minutes for the ADHD music therapy group. Music therapy was conducted as follows step1: 8 min, step2: 12 min, and step3: 30 min (total 50 min). The music therapy program referred to [Music therapy was conducted in a stable and comfortable treatment room without noise, maintaining room temperature of 20 ~ 22 °C to get the most precise measurements. In the music therapy room, a piano for improvisation and a variety of rhythmic instruments that are easy to use to improvise without any special skills were placed.When listening to auditory stimulus music, the subjects closed the door and sat in a comfortable position on the chair. And they closed eyes and listened to music, recalling positive images and words according to the therapist’s guidance. 3 steps of activity were conducted by using positive image and word that are visualized during listening to auditory stimulus music. 3 music therapists guided subjects to visualize positive images and words while they were listening to music.Also, the therapists recorded specific changes in the subject’s behavior and attitude. After finishing each session of therapy, they qualitatively classified emotions expressed based on positive self-expression.After music therapy, a song file for music appreciation was transmitted to ADHD Music therapy Group so that the song could be enjoyed at home. During the 3 months / 24 sessions of music therapy, music appreciation was practiced in daily life for 5 days a week when treatment was not performed, and it was intended to increase the effectiveness of the treatment in connection with the home.