Archive for the ‘Music Education’ Category

Special Needs Handbell Adaptation

Amy Andrews, MT-BC, board certified music therapist shares a special needs handbell adaptation inspired by one of her students with autism. I found inspiration for adapting handbells from one of my 8 year-old students on the autism spectrum. This student is highly musical and his understanding of music theory is outstanding. I presented …

Special Education Band and Orchestra Inclusion Tips

Learn ways to make music class accessible for students with autism and other special needs with these special education band and orchestra inclusion adaptations. Music shouldn’t be ruled out as a general education class for special learners. Help out your school music teachers by sharing this article on music inclusion …