Adam Winsler

Discipline: 
Researcher
Musician/artist
Educator
Organization/Affiliation (no abbreviation): 
George Mason University
Location: 
Fairfax, VA 22030
United States
Short biography and a description of your interest(s) in music and health: 
I am professor of applied developmental psychology at George Mason University and have published numerous research papers on a) the effects of early childhood music, dance, and music and movement programs on children's private speech, self-regulation, and social skills, and b) the positive effects of the arts (music, dance, drama, and visual art) on middle school and high school academic achievement.
Keywords: 
Arts and child development, self-regulation