Music Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Alessandro Antonietti is Professor of Applied Cognitive Psychology at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy. There he is the head of the Department of Psychology and coordinates the Cognitive Psychology Lab. His research interests lie in the applications of cognitive issues in the field of instruction and rehabilitation.Barbara Colombo is Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Champlain College, USA, where she is Head of the Neuroscience Lab. Her most recent research has been focused on exploring the role of individual differences in modulating cognitive and emotional behaviours.Braelyn R. DeRocher is affiliated with the Neuroscience Lab at Champlain College, USA. His research interests are related to empathy, aggression, and personal empowerment, focusing on at-risk youth.

• Preface.- Chapter 1: The Reasons Supporting the Use of Music in Rehabilitation.- Chapter 2: Enhancing Self-Regulatory Skills in ADHD through Music.- Chapter 3: Enhancing Social Skills in Autism through Music.- Chapter 4: Stimulating Motor Coordination in Rett Syndrome through Music.- Chapter 5: Conclusions.