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