Rhythm perception and production predict reading abilities in developmental dyslexia

Rhythm perception and production predict reading abilities in developmental dyslexia

Rhythm organizes events in time and plays a major role in music, but also in the phonology and prosody of a language. Interestingly, children with developmental dyslexia - a learning disability that affects reading acquisition despite normal intelligence and adequate education - have a poor rhythmic...

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Main Authors: Elena eFlaugnacco, Luisa eLopez, Chiara eTerribili, Stefania eZoia, Sonia eBuda, Sara eTilli, Lorenzo eMonasta, Marcella eMontico, Alessandra eSila, Luca eRonfani, Daniele eSchön
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Subjects:
Dyslexia
Music
Rhythm
temporal processing
phonological awareness
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2014.00392/full

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