Social interaction links active musical rhythm engagement and expressive communication in autistic toddlers.

ABSTRACT: Rhythm is implicated in both social and linguistic development. Rhythm perception and production skills are also key vulnerabilities in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism which impact social communication. However, direct links between musical rhythm engagement and expressive communication in autism is not clearly evident. This absence of a direct connection between rhythm and expressive communication indicates that the mechanism of action between rhythm and expressive communication may recruit other cognitive or developmental factors. We hypothesized that social interactions, including general interpersonal relationships and interactive music-making involving children and caregivers, were a significant such factor, particularly in autism. To test this, we collected data from pare

SUBMITTER: Fram NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10922396 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature