At 18 months old, I signed Cooper up for a mom-and-me gymnastics class. One word comes to mind when I recall the experience … disaster. Since then we have tried soccer, karate, gymnastics again, swimming, movement (the masculine way to say “dance class”), library arts group, hockey and soccer again. So far, I’ve not been able to find something with which he will engage. When my friend Stephen started teaching piano lessons I asked if he would be up for the challenge of taking on Cooper. Well, just 4 classes into the journey, may I present: Cooper! I would love to hear if anyone has had any experience (positive or not) with teaching piano to their autistic child or if anyone has any good curriculum recommendations designed specifically for kids with autism. Thanks!
~Peace.







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Hi ~ my son began piano lessons 4 weeks ago. I posted a blog with a video clip of his progress. Click…
Proud of you buddy. Love you! Dad
Just about right for 4 lessons into the journey- my neurotypical brother took piano. I never had the patience for it; I spent his piano lessons at the city library.
Cooper is engrossed, fixated and loving it. The ‘musical’ result that comes out at the end is almost immaterial.
If every key on the piano had a different mario character on it, he would be playing Beethoven by Christmas.
Well done Cooper, great job !!!
TOTALLY cool Cooper! I am SO proud of you!