The Boston Conservatory Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Resource Videos for Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum
Music education graduate students who have been selected as teachers of students on the Autism spectrum are required to undergo specialized training and support from a team of professional autism consultants (special educators). In addition to this mandatory training, The Boston Conservatory has compiled vaulable information for teachers in the below Resource Videos. This recource is intended to help teachers understand Autism while providing them with useful tools for a successful lesson.
About the Experts Interviewed
These resource videos feature Autism experts Stephen Shore, Victoria LaRiccia, Matt Savage and Jill Hogan. Click on their names learn more about their background and affiliation with The Boston Conservatory's Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum.
Watch the Videos
The following resource videos are organized by cateogory. Viewers can click on the category subject (i.e. Understanding Autism, Preparing for Your First Lesson, etc.) to watch all questions within that category as a single video or, if preferred, viewers can click on an individual question to view a specific answer.
Understanding Autism
- What is Autism?
- Do people on the Autism spectrum respond more positively to music than other forms of communication?
- Are students on the Autism spectrum difficult to teach?
- How is teaching a student on the Autism spectrum different from teaching a student not on the Autism spectrum?
Preparing for Your First Lesson: Things That Teachers Should Keep in Mind
- On a personal level, what skills and traits should a teacher of students on the Autism spectrum have to be successful?
- What should new teachers keep in mind when teaching students on the Autism spectrum?
Tools for a Successful Lesson: Recognizing and Overcoming Challenges
- What are some common challenges for students on the Autism spectrum, and how can teachers help students overcome those challenges?
- What behavioral issues are typical for a student on the Autism spectrum, and what strategies can a teacher employ to overcome them?
- What resources are available for teachers looking to improve their interactions with their student on the Autism spectrum?
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The Boston Conservatory Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum has been supported in part by grants from The Braitmayer Foundation, the Esther B. Kahn Charitable Foundation, and the A.C. Ratshesky Foundation.
