autism

NAfME webinar

Hip Hop, Neurodivergence, and the Music Classroom: A New Groove

Hip hop can serve as a transformative tool for engaging neurodivergent learners and fostering creativity, expression, and social connection. With its rich cultural roots and dynamic, expressive nature, hip hop…

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Hip-Hop Education and Neurodivergent Learners

Hip-Hop Education and Neurodivergent Learners By NAfME Members José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. and Andrew Wang Introduction: Rethinking Music Education for Neurodivergent Learners Traditional music education often adheres to a rigid,…

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Collegiate Chat: Creating Neurodiverse Ensembles

All educators are welcome! NAfME Collegiate members, advisors, and all interested are invited to attend and engage with this presentation, which will address the following topics: Learn the first steps…

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NAfME webinar

Music for All: Engaging All Learners in the Accessible Music Classroom

The music classroom can easily be an environment that provides multiple ways for all students to have access to high-quality music-making. While focusing on engaging students who have higher support…

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NAfME town hall

Differences and Disabilities in the General Music Classroom: A Council for General Music Education Town Hall

Join members of NAfME’s Council for General Music Education and special guest Alice Hammel for an informal discussion of working with students with disabilities and differences in the general music…

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Utilizing Music Experiences to Enhance Social Interaction

Utilizing Music Experiences to Enhance Social Interaction A Look at Autism in the Music Classroom By NAfME Members Adam Dalton and Briana Nannen “If you’ve met one person with autism,…

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