09- Summer Series: Popping Bubbles, Swatting Flies, and Creative Approaches for Coordination/Finger Control

Send us Fan MailEver had a student struggle with hand coordination and finger control despite their best efforts? You're not alone. This deep dive into the fascinating connection between neurodiversity and piano technique reveals why many students—particularly those with ADHD or autism—find fine motor skills (like piano technique) challenging.Whether you teach neurodivergent students or simply want to expand your teaching toolkit, these strategies will enrich your studio approach and help every student thrive at the piano.Links to teaching tools from this episode:Pop-it Fidget ToySquishy Stress BallsPlay-DohPlay-Doh MatFly-SwatsLap DrumAs an Amazon Affiliate, I may receive a small commission if you purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. This helps support the podcast and research blog!Support the showSubscribe to Elizabeth's email list here so you won’t miss future courses, freebies, teacher events and more. Love the show? Buy us a coffee and support the podcast.Let's stay in touch!On the website/blogFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeYou can find all of our favorite repertoire and teaching tools on the Amazon Storefront (affiliate link)Questions or suggestions? Send Elizabeth an email:[email protected] As an Amazon Affiliate, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through our links. Thank you for helping support the podcast!