Jessica Leza's chpt on music therapy in The Neurodiversity Reader, discussing neuroqueering -

"At its core, neuroqueering requires that clinicians approach autistic & ND ppl with a sense of cultural humility & honour disabled ppl as experts in their own needs & experiences."

"Instead of seeking to normalise autistic ppl, music therapy might.. acknowldg.. musical interests & aptitudes..Instead of normalisation & cure, music therapists might seek.. self expression, knowledge & pleasure through mutual music making." Straus (2014)

"By neuroqueering music therapy, stimming.. covering ears, lying on the floor, flapping.. rocking or humming can be respected as self accommodation & self advocacy."

Jessica Leza talking about the work of @CJShiloh & others in The Neurodiversity Reader

Jessica Leza quoting @WileyAutLibrary
"therapies that value compliance & normalcy or sameness amongst peers are not respectful of your [client's] dignity, individuality & autonomy." (2017)

Jessica Leza on self advocacy quoting @WileyAutLibrary,
"Teaching me to fight for my rights was more important than forcing me to fit in.."