neurodiversity

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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NAfME webinar

Music Teachers, Music Therapists, and Professors, Working Together for Children

Your school music therapist can be your valued collaborator when you need help with music strategies for your students with IEPs. This webinar will offer approaches from a general music…

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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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Creating Music with a Neurodiverse Population

Creating Music with a Neurodiverse Population 3 Strings Is Dismantling Music Education Inequality By Ruth LeMay, NAfME Council for Guitar Education North Central Division Representative This article first appeared in…

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Using a Comprehensive Arts Education Model to Meet the Needs of Neurodiverse Students in Arts Education

Using a Comprehensive Arts Education Model to Meet the Needs of Neurodiverse Students in Arts Education By NAfME Members Brandon Roeder and Eve Snyder Presented Using a Comprehensive Arts Education…

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Equity and Inclusion—Invisible Barriers to Learning

Equity and Inclusion—Invisible Barriers to Learning Why Are They Doing That in Music Class? By NAfME Member Joanie Calem Joanie Calem presented on “Equity and Inclusion—Invisible Barriers to Learning” during…

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