Navigating the acronyms and labels when working in schools can be challenging and overwhelming. But knowing the appropriate terminology when working with students with disabilities is an important part of understanding students’ diagnoses, communicating with parents and other school personnel, and engaging in effective teaching practices to foster a culture of inclusion in music classrooms.
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