What is autism? An explanation of the diagnosis -- A team approach to teaching music to students with autism -- Understanding communication and students with autism in the music classroom -- Understanding cognition and students with autism in the music classroom -- Classroom behavior and students with autism -- Understanding socialization of students with autism in the music classroom -- Autism, sensory dysfunction, and music education -- Advocacy for students with autism in music education -- Classroom and ensemble snapshots of teaching music to students with autism -- Resources for music teachers in teaching music to students with autism.