01 Weekly topic The sound of music: Reading practice: The Exceptional World of Blind and Autistic Children

The Exceptional World of Blind and Autistic Children

Posted on January 12, 2012 

Gaining understanding through music.

Adam Ockelford PhD, Southlands College, University of Roehampton

24 November 2011

When watching the countless YouTube videos of the often extraordinary talents of blind and autistic children, many of us cannot imagine having these exceptional musical skills at such a young age. But why, with their social and perceptual impairments and difficulties communicating, would blind and autistic children develop such impressive musicianship?

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