Emmanuela is a 13 year old victim of
bullying who now uses music to gain social belonging in her hostile school
environment. As an autistic teen, Emmanuela faces regular torment from her
peers who do not understand her differences and have labeled her as an outcast.
It has created serious emotional issues on top of her pre-existing and
misunderstood condition, but she has now gained acceptance in school music
programs. Often times, music has been used to treat depression and emotional
instability in many different cases, including autism, and has been shown to
stimulate many different areas of the brain and improve depression. In addition
to the scientific benefits of music, Emmanuela has found a social group and the
acceptance and understanding every teen deserves.
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