Morehead State University
Helping Band Students Succeed: Autism and the Music Classroom
Grade Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
Major
Music Performance
Institution 23-24
Morehead State University
KY House District #
94
KY Senate District #
29
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Michele Paynter Paise, D.M.A.
Department
Music Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine literature about how students with autism learn and to compare best practice suggestions with current instrumental, music instructional procedures.
After exploring the research on autism and observing multiple band classrooms, the author made several recommendations for beginning band teachers to construct a better learning environment for all students.
Helping Band Students Succeed: Autism and the Music Classroom
The purpose of this study was to examine literature about how students with autism learn and to compare best practice suggestions with current instrumental, music instructional procedures.
After exploring the research on autism and observing multiple band classrooms, the author made several recommendations for beginning band teachers to construct a better learning environment for all students.