This brief video post is the first in a series focusing on basic principles and helpful hints for dealing with challenging issues and maximizing the learning experience for all involved.

Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC, is a board certified music therapist with experience in public schools in Ohio and Texas since 1974. She lives and works in Stephenville, TX, where she has contracted direct and consultative music therapy services to public school special education classes, group homes, and individuals since 1978.

Her interactions with classroom teachers and music educators over the years have taught her that some students with special needs require specific strategies to help them participate successfully in music education classes.

Contact Cathy at CathyKnoll@gmail.com or visit FAQautism.com or MusicWorksPublications.com