Join the SAI for a 2-part series exploring neurodivergence in musical learning!
Parents and teachers are invited to share their experiences and questions in a roundtable discussion with Michelle Habing in September. In November, we will follow up with a presentation and discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Everhart. The first one is a roundtable and is free. The second is a presentation and will be $15 for non-members. (Joining the SAI is also $15 and provides access to future Coffee Chats for free – JOIN SAI now!)
Working with Neurodivergent Children Part 1 (FREE)
Sunday, September 14th | 7 PM CT/ 8 PM ET
Join us on Zoom on Sunday, September 14th, with Michelle Habing for a roundtable discussion on “Working with Neurodivergent Children.”

Michelle Habing was a Suzuki kid starting violin at age 3 and is now a mother of 4 Suzuki kids. She graduated with a B.S. in music education with a proficiency in both voice and violin. She has taught violin for 18 years and Suzuki voice for 6 years. Her journey into special needs began 10 years ago when her 2nd child was diagnosed with autism. She has spent many hours in ABA therapy, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. She has also spent many hours tutoring dyslexia using the Orton Gillingham approach. Finally, she has a passion for teaching children with a variety of special needs and helping to equip others to do the same.
Attendance is free for all!
Working with Neurodivergent Children Part 2
with Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Everhart
Sunday, November 16th | 7 PM CT/ 8 PM ET
Join us on Zoom on Sunday, November 16th, for a presentation and discussion on working with neurodivergent children with Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Everhart. This is the concluding section of our two-part series on working with neurodivergent children.
(Free for SAI members; $15 for non-members)

Elizabeth discovered her love for the piano early in life, and from her first lesson at the age of 3.5, she (and her parents) knew it was a special bond. Since then, Elizabeth has not only continued to develop her piano skills, but has also devoted her education and career to sharing the joy of music with students of all ages and abilities through teaching and mentoring.
In addition to nearly 20 years of teaching in universities, community music schools, K-12 music, and private studios, Elizabeth is fulfilling a dream of sharing her love for teaching with educators all over the world through the Creative Piano Pedagogy Blog and the launch of online pedagogy courses and consulting! Learn more about Elizabeth here >>
Non-SAI Members: After registering, please click here to pay the attendance fee ($15.00).
If you are already an SAI Member, there is no charge for this workshop.