Inclusion is more than putting different children together in the same space. This podcast provides thoughts and tips on creating interventions that lead to integration as the ultimate goal of early childhood music therapy.

resources related to this podcast

1. ๏Abbott, E. A., & Sanders, L. (2012). Paraeducators' perceptions of music therapy sessions. Music Therapy Perspectives, 30(2), pp. 145-150.
   

2. ๏Allgood, N. (2006). Collaboration: Being a team player. In M. Humpal & C. Colwell (Eds.), Effective Clinical Practice in Music Therapy: Early Childhood and School Age Educational Settings (pp. 110–119). Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association.
   

3. ๏Kern, P., & Aldridge, D. (2006). Using embedded music therapy Interventions to support outdoor play of young children with autism in an inclusive community-based child care program. Journal of Music Therapy, 43(4), 270–294.
   

4. ๏Kern, P., Rivera, N. R., Chandler, A., & Humpal, M. (2013). Music therapy services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A survey of clinical practices and training needs. Journal of Music Therapy, 50(4), pp. 274-303.
   

5. ๏Twyford, K. (2012). Getting to know you: Peer and staff perceptions of involvement in inclusive music therapy groups with students with special educational needs in mainstream school settings. New Zealand Journal of Music Therapy, 10(10), pp. 39-73.
   

suggested citation

Schwartz, E.K. (Author). (2015, September 1). Isolation to integration: Thoughts on music therapy interventions to support inclusion. Retrieved from

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