Autism & Piano Study

Description

A Basic Teaching Vocabulary

The Definitive Text for Teaching
Piano Students on the Spectrum

An in-depth discussion of the practice of teaching, day to day struggles in communication and exchange of knowledge, and the quest for equity and inclusion. The book covers adaptive teaching and how to learn to change traditional approaches to meet the needs of students. This scholarly edition defines the practice of piano teaching at its fundamental levels, codifying those definitions, and creating and navigating an instructional process that meets the needs of students with autism.

Preface

Chapter 1:
The Door in the Wall

Chapter 2:
Autism

Chapter 3:
Four Tenets of Teaching

Chapter 4:
Person-First and Identity-First Language

Chapter 5:
Studio Environment

Chapter 6:
Studio Communication

Chapter 7:
Routines

Chapter 8: Teaching Finger Numbers/
Right and Left Hands

Chapter 9:
Music Counting

Chapter 10:
The Music Score

Chapter 11:
Repertoire

Chapter 12:
Technique and Artistry

Chapter 13:
Recitals and Adjudicated Events

Chapter 14:
Student Communication

Chapter 15:
Epilogue

Bibliography

Index