Barry and Grace Kolman taught their daughter clarinet to help her cope with bullying . `` Playing music can soothe the pain of isolation and provide a safe space where she is accepted , '' said Barry . Mano , who has autism , started playing in her middle school band last fall . She was the only student on the team that year. They hope to publish a book so other children with autism can benefit from music .
Barry and Grace Kolman taught their daughter clarinet to help her cope with bullying . Mano , who has autism , started playing in her middle school band last fall . She was the only student on the team that year. They hope to publish a book so other children with autism can benefit from music .