[TPIN] autistic student advice

[Mike Barry]

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    Ahh, ok.  That=92s right.  Thanks for the clarification.  And yeah,

I suppose it=92d be much different as a performer than as a teacher.

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    Sure hope that gal succeeds..that=92d be a hoot to see her become

a great teacher.

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      Mike

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Unless I am totally misinformed, Tom Harrell is schizophrenic, and his=20

condition is at least partially mitigated with medication. A formidable=20

condition to overcome for a jazz performer, certainly. But it doesn't=20

share many traits in common with autism. Also, Mr. Harrell is surrounded =


by a loyal support network led by his wife that makes sure he is...=20

"looked after" for lack of a better term. A rather different situation=20

from someone who aspires to be a teacher.

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Brent Edwards

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Mike Barry wrote:

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>       How would one describe Tom Harrell=92s condition?  Isn=92t that
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> to autism?

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>       He=92s so expressive I=92d pay money to listen to him play =
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> Arban=92s

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> scale studies section.

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>       Mike

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> David:

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> It sounds like she is HFA (high functioning autistic), likely =
Asperger's

> Syndrome....

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>   It is not necessarily true that she will be unable to play =
expressively

> (that's a myth), expressivity can be taught, just as technique can be

> taught....

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> Whether or not she'd be able to pass college level courses in music

> education and general education may be a moot point....

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>   With medication and counseling many HFA's are capable of leading a

> basically neuro-typical lifestyle....

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>   You might be surprised to learn how many musicians are actually

> undiagnosed HFA, fwiw....

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>   Hth, let me know if you'd like to discuss this further (I've had =
lots of

> experience with Autism...)

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> Take Care!

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> Jeanne

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> David Anderson <wavydavy at comcast.net> wrote:

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>   I have a just finishing 10th grade autistic trumpet student who just

> informed me that she wants to major in music (music ed). She is =
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> intelligent, plays well for her age and autism, but has all of the

> idiosyncrasies that come with autism, e.g. an inability to tell when
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> is kidding her, a strict adherence to literalism, an ability to play

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> My question is for all who teach but specifically for those who teach =
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> college level. Does this kid have a chance? I'm skeptical, but have an
open

> mind.

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> If this topic is more autism related and not trumpet related enough,
Michael

> please advise and it can be discussed offline.

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