Our Executive Director, Dr. Marlene Sotelo, collaborated with award winning composer Bernward Koch www.bernwardkoch.com to create a musical piece to be used by adults with autism in the workplace. Dr. Sotelo provided her insight as a music therapist, singer/songwriter, and expert in the field of autism, while Bernward worked his magic in composing the song.
The 6-minute composition was entitled “Rising Soul”. It was then shared with autistic adults to provide feedback on its utility in providing a sensory break and calming opportunity during the workday. A second version, “Rising Soul II” was composed with participants’ feedback incorporated.
