Engagement in community music classes sparks neuroplasticity and language development in children from disadvantaged backgrounds

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds often face impoverished auditory environments, such as greater exposure to ambient noise and fewer opportunities to participate in complex language interactions during development. These circumstances increase their risk for academic failure and dropout. Give...

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Main Authors: Nina eKraus, Jane eHornickel, Dana L. Strait, Jessica eSlater, Elaine eThompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01403/full