Neelima Chauhan
I am a Neuroscientist conducting translational research in the field of brain diseases. Recently, I have developed interest in an alternative therapy-namely music therapy in treating brain disorders including Autism. Autism-specific deficits in social communication/interaction and restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior stem from dysfunctional brain connectivity due to deficient dopamine/oxytocin signaling. In that context, dopamine/oxytocin inducing effects of music, especially Raga Therapy (a type of Yoga called “Nada Yoga”), are remarkable. Ragas containing all/majority of pure/consonant notes, elicit joy by inducing dopamine/oxytocin, and these effects can be magnified by adding specific flat notes, making Raga the “tailored” therapy in reverting autistic symptoms to normalcy.
Woodridge,
Illinois,
USA
9052 Witham Lane, Woodridge, IL 60517
Art/Dance/Music Therapists
