Teaching Music to Students with Autism is a comprehensive practical guide for music educators who work with students with autism. Authors and veteran music educators Alice M. Hammel and Ryan M. Hourigan offer an approach centered in inclusion designed for music educators, music teacher educators, and all those who have an interest in the education of students with autism. In this second edition, the authors offer fully up-to-date information on the diagnosis of autism, advocating for students and music programs, and creating and maintaining a team-approach when working with colleagues. A significant portion of the book is focused on understanding the communication, cognition, behavior, sensory, and socialization challenges inherent in students with autism and ways to structure classroom experiences and learning opportunities for all students. A chapter of classroom snapshots (vignettes) written by teachers in the field of music education provides additional opportunities to transfer information to 'real life' situations. Finally, the book offers a chapter of print and web resources for further study.

Chapter 1: What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?Chapter 2: A Team Approach to Teaching Music to Students with Autism Spectrum DisorderChapter 3: Understanding Communication and Students with Autism Spectrum DisorderChapter 4: Understanding Cognition and Students with Autism Spectrum DisorderChapter 5: Classroom Behavior and Students with AutismChapter 6: Understanding the Socialization of Students with Autism Spectrum DisorderChapter 7: Autism, Sensory Dysfunction, and Music EducationChapter 8: Advocacy for Students with Autism in Music EducationChapter 9: Classroom and Ensemble Snapshots of Teaching Music to Students with AutismChapter 10: Music Teacher Education and Students with AutismChapter 11: Resources for Music Teachers, Rachel Grimsby, PhDIndex