Course description: Diversity is our strength and is present in many ways in every classroom. Differences among student neurotypes and abilities means that music teachers need a very full toolkit to meet the needs of all students, especially those with the highest support needs, to ensure that everyone is meaningfully included in joyful music-making and social connection. This course will closely examine topics including the imperative of listening to neurodivergent voices, anti-ableist language, neurodivergence-affirming classroom practices, current research on autism, common learning differences, and corresponding music-specific strategies, and adapting musical instruments and equipment. Authentic affirmation and celebration of all aspects of students’ identities will be emphasized, including the reality that neurodivergent people are 2-3 times more likely than the general population to identify as LGBTQIA+. Every class meeting will include tried-and-true model for general music class activities that will work for students with disabilities in Inclusion and sub-separate Special Education contexts.

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