Music Helps Troubled Teens Connect

March 18, 2014

After a long day at school, a half-dozen teenage girls, all carrying developmental disabilities, mental illnesses and horrendous childhood emotional baggage, trudge through the snow and cold in Bartlett, lured by the promise that Dalphne Sommario is going to add some joy to their lives.

Embracing the pressure, the 32-year-old Sommario unpacks a powerful force — her laptop with old portable speakers and a diverse library of songs.

"Music," Sommario says, "is amazing."

Read the full article and watch Sommario in action.