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Unlock neurodivergent students’ musical potential with practical, supportive tools.

Music and Neurodiversity

A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents

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  • Paperback

    112 pages

  • Release Date

    28 May 2026

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Summary

This book helps you to prepare neurodivergent music students to succeed, using all the tools that are available.

It is packed with practical advice for teachers and parents on how to make the learning partnership positive and productive, and opens with a letter from the author to her former self, a young student with undiagnosed dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Throughout, there are frank, first-hand accounts from a wide range of contributors, discussing real-life challenges that have …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008756871
ISBN-10:0008756872
Author:Karen Marshall
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperCollins
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:112
Release Date:28 May 2026
Weight:200g
Dimensions:10mm x 129mm x 198mm
Series:How to Teach Music
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Music and Neurodiversity by Karen Marshall - ISBN: 9780008756871
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Positively stuffed with ideas, suggestions, tools, resources and tips, and you’re encouraged to pick what works for you and your pupil or class. A winner!”
Sally Daunt – Former Chair, British Dyslexia Association Music Committee
“I am sure this book will become a well-thumbed resource for all instrumental and vocal teachers, and indeed I expect extremely useful for classroom music teachers, too! It is well laid out, with valuable information and guidance.”
Bridget Whyte – Chief Executive, Music Mark

About The Author

Karen Marshall

Karen Marshall is a classroom, visiting and private music teacher with over 30 years’ experience. Widely published, including the best-selling Get Set! series of piano method books, she specialises in working with neurodivergent students in mainstream education. A member of the British Dyslexia Association’s Music Committee, Karen excels in music curriculum design that is accessible for all. Karen was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 38.

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