News: Flying Sock Monkeys: A Rock 'n Roll Band with Autism and Soul

The Flying Sock Monkeys, who recently rocked a football stadium with "We Will Rock You," began their career in a music therapy classroom at Wesley Spectrum Services. Founder of the group, music therapist Katie Harrill, believes that music can improve mood and enhance communication. She follows the "sensory integration" model developed by occupational therapist A. Jean Ayres. For this rock 'n roll band of 5 youngsters with high-functioning autism, it doesn't matter what the theory is, they have learned to interact with each other, make decisions, and communicate their love of music.

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