Rock drumming enhances motor and psychosocial skills of children with emotional and behavioral difficulties
​Ruth G. Lowry, Beverley J. Hale, Stephen B. Draper & Marcus S Smith

​Scientists reveal drumming helps schoolchildren diagnosed with autism
Drumming for just an hour a week shown to improve students' ability to follow instructions and interact with peers

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​Musical Training Creates New Brain Connections in Children
Pilar Dies-Suarez, M.D  Silvia Hidalgo-Tobon, Ph.D., Benito De Celis Alonso, Ph.D., Coral Guerrero, and Eduardo Castro Sierra, M.D.

Press Release RSNA

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Pilot Study Investigating the Efficacy of Tempo-Specific Rhythm Interventions in Music-Based Treatment Addressing Hyper-Arousal, Anxiety, System Pacing, and Redirection of Fight-or-Flight Fear Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Dorita S. Berger

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