This is certainly no ordinary concert. The nonprofit Music for Autism uses song and dance to give autistic children and their parents not just a place to feel welcome, but a place to feel free. "What ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The largest free outdoor music festival in the area is marking 17 years of taking over the streets of Uptown Maumee for a good cause. The 17th Annual Acoustics for Autism kicks off ...

MAUMEE, Ohio — On the outside it looks like a typical music festival. For those in attendance, the message for Acoustics for Autism is clear - raise funds to help those with autism spectrum disorder ...

Music has emerged as a powerful tool for supporting children with autism spectrum disorder, particularly in managing anxiety and enhancing focus. Research consistently shows that carefully selected ...

As my son turned 15, I found myself reflecting on the unique journey we’ve shared. Like many parents, I believe my child is extraordinary, but not for the reasons you might expect. My son has what we ...

The recent Anchorage Daily News article regarding Anchorage School District (ASD) high school choir programs being “shuttered or shrunk” hit close to home, both personally and professionally. I live ...

For musicians, jam sessions can be a moment of clarity, when the pressures of the world are drowned out and they can commune with other people through music. That's part of the idea behind a new ...

MACON, Ga. — The Autism Rocks Music Festival kicked off on Saturday in Macon, hosted by the Museum of Arts and Sciences. The festival is dedicated to raising awareness about autism while providing ...

“When you’re autistic, it’s really hard to do what everyone else does.” When 22-year-old Kodi Lee took to the stage for his America’s Got Talent audition in May, 2019, the world stood up and took ...

MACON, Ga. — In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, one non-profit is looking to celebrate all of those with autism right in Central Georgia. On Saturday, Central Georgia Autism held its fourth annual ...

Bozena Gasior and her son Milosz are “Defying Autism with Music.” Maggie is a former arts writer for the Tampa Bay Times. She now writes for Bay Magazine. The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital ...