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Innovative Practice of Piano Improvisation in Education of Children with Autism: An Instrumental Teaching Model Oriented to Emotional Regulation

Authors
Jia Chen1, *
1Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 175717559@qq.com
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Jia Chen
Available Online 25 March 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-553-9_48How to use a DOI?
Keywords
piano improvisation; autistic children; emotional regulation
Abstract

Addressing the pressing need to address emotional and behavioral challenges in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this study proposes an “emotion-regulation-oriented piano improvisation teaching model”. Breaking away from traditional piano instruction that emphasizes technical training, the model redefines the piano as an interactive medium for emotional expression. By leveraging its wide tonal range, rich acoustic properties, and the unstructured advantages of improvisation, the approach employs strategies such as emotional synchronization, musical dialogue, and chord tension modulation to enhance ASD children’s emotional recognition, expression, and regulation. Through 11 weeks of case-based intervention practice, the model demonstrated significant reductions in emotional outbursts, enhanced emotional stability, and heightened social engagement. This establishes a novel, empirically validated pathway for music-based interventions in special education.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 4th International Conference on Educational Science and Social Culture (ESSC 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
25 March 2026
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978-2-38476-553-9
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-553-9_48How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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