Music Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Music, Psychology
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Summary
This book explores how music can improve skills that are impaired in some neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder autism and Rett syndrome Rehabilitation interventions based on the use of music … termed music therapy are relatively widespread but not all are supported by empirical evidence This book offers readers an updated and scientifically grounded perspective on this theory and argues that music can be effective in promoting the acquisition of some basic mental abilities Chapters present some of the latest research and data on how musical activities can lead children affected by neurodevelopmental disorders to improve those skills including examples of training programs and exercises The book will be a valuable resource for therapists rehabilitators psychologists educators musicians researchers as well as anyone interested in exploring the potential in music for human growth