The Role of Applied Auditory and Music Neuroscience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Advancing Theoretical Foundations and Intervention Models 2723

This symposium examines how auditory and rhythmic timing mechanisms contribute to motor, cognitive, and language development in children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, ASD, and DCD. We will present converging evidence from behavioral, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies linking auditory processing vulnerabilities to broader developmental challenges. Framed within a predictive coding model, we propose that impairments in sensory prediction and temporal processing represent core neurobiological mechanisms that cut across diagnostic categories. Emphasis will be placed on early developmental windows of plasticity, the clinical potential of music-based interventions, and the value of population neuroscience approaches using large-scale longitudinal datasets. We argue that individual differences in auditory and rhythmic timing may serve as transdiagnostic biomarkers of neurodevelopmental risk and targets for personalized, developmentally informed intervention. Attendees will gain insights into emerging biomarkers, predictive coding frameworks, and the translational potential of music-based interventions to support early identification and personalized treatment in pediatric populations.