ABC Neuroscience Study

MAC is please to announce the formal beginning of its first neuroscience study. Open to children ages 2-5, the study seeks to measure whether or not certain music and musical forms can predictably improve expressive language, motor movement, and memory. Children accepted into the study must have a confirmed disability, and involvement with early intervention/preschool programs. Parents/caregivers are required to:

• Agree to the contents of the Informed Consent agreement
• Agree to provide transportation for the child to and from MAC
• Agree to provide all records available on the child
• Agree to have all sessions videotaped.

The title for the study is taken from the phenomena concerning the learning of the Alphabet Song. Anecdotal experience indicates that a young child who cannot say the Alphabet Song without singing it by age 5 may be at risk. Theoretical study of the neurology of music dates back to the dawn of man, with increasing research in the 20th century. Various theories about the benefits of music on young children and learning have been published, but little examination has been done to attempt tease out exactly what is being measured and how.

For more information about MAC’s ABC Study, please call 201-692-7908.

ABC Neuroscience Update

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