Education

Rhythm, reading, and sound processing in the brain in preschool children

S. Bonacina, S. Huang, et al.

This captivating study by Silvia Bonacina and colleagues reveals a significant link between rhythm, preliteracy skills, and auditory processing in preschoolers. With over 150 children participating in drumming tasks, the research uncovers that those who are adept at keeping the beat tend to perform better in early literacy and have enhanced auditory processing abilities, especially in noisy environments.

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Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between rhythm, preliteracy skills, and auditory processing in preschool children. Using a drumming task and frequency-following responses (FFRs), researchers analyzed data from over 150 preschoolers. Results showed that children who excelled at beat synchronization also scored higher on preliteracy measures and exhibited more robust FFRs, with less degradation in noisy conditions. These findings support the interconnectedness of rhythm, preliteracy, and auditory processing during early childhood.

Publisher

npj Science of Learning

Published On

Jun 29, 2021

Authors

Silvia Bonacina, Stephanie Huang, Travis White-Schwoch, Jennifer Krizman, Trent Nicol, Nina Kraus

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