Barry and Grace Kolman taught their daughter music to help her cope with autism . Mano , who has autism , started playing in her middle school band last year . Her parents say it 's given her a social outlet and a way to express her feelings . She also experiences sudden outbursts of anger and frustration . They hope to publish a book so other children with autism can benefit from music .
Barry and Grace Kolman taught their daughter music to help her cope with autism . Mano , who has autism , started playing in her middle school band last year . Her parents say it 's given her a social outlet and a way to express her feelings . They hope to publish a book so other children with autism can benefit from music .