3 ways music educators can help students with autism develop their emotions
Dawn R. Mitchell White, University of South Florida
April 9, 2021
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Dawn R. Mitchell White, University of South Florida
(THE CONVERSATION) Many children with autism struggle to find the words to express how they feel. But when it comes to music, it’s an entirely different situation.
Evidence suggests children with autism may enjoy music and show an early desire for music education.
I am a mother to three young adult sons with high-functioning autism. I got them involved in music from a young age, and they learned to communicate their emotions by playing bassoon, French horn and baritone. As a doctoral student and music teacher, I have seen the emotional transformation from music happen in both my music classroom and my home. I’d like to share what I have learned.
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