Music Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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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. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii The Reasons Supporting the Use of Music in Rehabilitation (Alessandro Antonietti, Barbara Colombo, Braelyn R. DeRocher)....Pages 1-18 Enhancing Self-Regulatory Skills in ADHD Through Music (Alessandro Antonietti, Barbara Colombo, Braelyn R. DeRocher)....Pages 19-49 Enhancing Social Skills in Autism Through Music (Alessandro Antonietti, Barbara Colombo, Braelyn R. DeRocher)....Pages 51-73 Stimulating Motor Coordination in Rett Syndrome Through Music (Alessandro Antonietti, Barbara Colombo, Braelyn R. DeRocher)....Pages 75-93 Back Matter ....Pages 95-98