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Tag: autism
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Hitting the Wrong Note: Problematic Approaches in Teaching Music to Autistic Kids
Traditional music education often fails autistic students by focusing too narrowly on skills like note-matching, rather than fostering genuine musical engagement. This post examines the case of an autistic child instructed to match notes while classmates explored musical expression, highlighting how such rigid pedagogy overlooks autistic students’ unique strengths and needs. Inclusive practices allowing varied… Read.
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The Power of Music for Autistic Students
In this blog, I share witnessing the magic of #MusicTherapy for #AutisticStudents. Circle time songs unlock inner genius, proving #NeurodiversityIsAStrength. #SpecialEducation #InspiredByMusic Read.
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Music Education Is good for Verbal Skills, Too!
I’ve often talked about how music affects literacy skills. Today, I want to mention briefly how music can help verbal skills. I work as a para-educator, and daily, I work with students who are autistic or who have ADHD. So many times, I watch them dance and spin around to their own music in their… Read.
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