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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Katie Boyden

Drumming for 90 minutes a week ‘improves quality of life’ for autistic people

University of Chichester

Drumming for as little as 90 minutes a week can improve quality of life for autistic children, according to a scientific study backed by a veteran rock and roll musician.

Scientists including experts from the University of Chichester, West Sussex, found that learning to play the instrument tuned brain networks in autistic children in as little as eight weeks.

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