The Synchrony Study: Examining Music Training for Children With FASD (Synchrony)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders focused on measuring music training, music listening, piano training, attention
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Children must receive a research designation of FASD Children must have confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure Exclusion Criteria: Children with other confirmed developmental disorders that are not deemed associated with FASD (e.g. autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome). Children with attention deficits (e.g. ADHD) are not excluded. Children with neurological disorders (epilepsy, cerebral palsy, etc.) Children who have experienced a traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness >10 minutes Children with intelligence quotient scores <70 Children who are, or become, a ward of the state; however children with a legal representative who can consent on their behalf will not be excluded Children with ongoing music training outside of school or >1 year of prior private music lessons.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Music listening then piano training
Piano training then music listening
Participants will listen to music for 10 minutes per day for 12 weeks. After one week of assessments, participants will practice piano for 10 minutes per day for 12 weeks.
Participants will practice piano for 10 minutes per day for 12 weeks. After one week of assessments, participants will listen to music for 10 minutes per day for 12 weeks.