In this episode, Jaclyn Mrozek and Tara Mock discuss teaching piano to potentially neurodiverse students. Tara shares her experience as a piano teacher and a mother of children with neurodiverse diagnoses. They discuss the importance of understanding and using appropriate terminology, the challenges of disclosing diagnoses, and the need for compassion and positive language. Tara emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods and creating a safe and supportive environment for students. They also discuss the role of music education in empowering students to advocate for themselves and the resources available for piano teachers.

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Want to Connect?

Tara Mock www.instagram.com/taramockpiano;

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Resources Mentioned

Dr. Elizabeth Davis www.elizabethdavispiano.com

Autism & Piano Study by Dr. Scott Price

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Intro & Outro Music

Title: Changes

Artist: Elizabeth Swift

Courtesy of: Elizabeth Swift Piano, ASCAP

Link for the Music Here