Music Therapy and Pharmacotherapy as a Combination Treatment: A Case of Periodic Depression in Comorbidity With Subthreshold Autism

ABSTRACT Subthreshold Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can complicate depression treatment as ASD may hinder treatment benefits. In this case, a patient in treatment for recurring depression with traits of ASD showed symptom reduction, improved relational functioning, and emotion regulation skills by combining pharmacotherapy and music therapy.