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Neurodivergent Teaching
A Handbook for Instrumental Music Teachers
Neurodivergent teaching is an area of great need and possibility in music teaching.
And as teachers, it’s our job to get to know each student on an individual basis and assess their needs.
What you’ll learn in this e-book:
How to feel more confident teaching neurodivergent students and which methods best work for them
Online teaching tips for neurodivergent students and studio environment do’s and don’ts
Understanding and responding to different behaviours and how to introduce new activities
Diagnoses language and terms and method choice tips
What you’ll get from this e-book:
Chapter 1:
What are “Special Needs?” A Diagnoses Breakdown
Chapter 2:
Quick Win: Presuming Competence
Chapter 3:
Environmental Accommodations
Chapter 4:
Perfect Pitch – Your Student Probably Has It
Chapter 5:
Milestone 1 – A foolproof path to sight-reading success for neurodiverse students
Chapter 6:
Milestone 2 – Two-Handed Songs in C and G Positions
Chapter 7:
Milestone 3 – The World’s Most Painless Introduction to Note-Reading
Chapter 8:
Supplemental and Free Time Activities – Ear Training
Chapter 9:
Supplemental and Free Time Activities – Improvisation, Song Games, Composing, Fine Motor Games
Chapter 10:
Occupational Octaves Piano: An Alternative Language of Music
Chapter 11:
Common Challenges and Troubleshooting