Neurobiological, cognitive, and emotional mechanisms in Melodic Intonation Therapy

Singing has been used in language rehabilitation for decades, yet controversy remains over its effectiveness and mechanisms of action. Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) is the most well-known singing-based therapy; however, speculation surrounds when and how it might improve outcomes in aphasia and o...

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Main Authors: Dawn L Merrett, Isabelle ePeretz, Sarah J Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2014.00401/full