Communication Toolkit: A Universal Design Approach to Inclusion in the Preschool Classroom

by | Sep 15, 2015 | Equipment, Inclusion, Music Therapy, Young Children

Anita L. Gadberry, Ph.D., MT-BC

Utilizing different strategies and resources to promote communication is essential in music therapy practice. This research-based podcast discusses the use of universal design in the development of a communication toolkit.

Resources:

  • Gadberry, A. L. (2011). A survey of the use of aided augmentative and alternative communication during music therapy sessions with persons with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Music Therapy, 48(1), 74-89.

  • Gadberry, A. L. (2012). What music therapists need to know about augmentative and alternative communication. Retrieved from www.musictherapyed.com

  • Judge, S. (2006). Constructing an assistive technology toolkit for young children: Views from the field. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21(4), 17–24.

  • Judge, S., Floyd, K., & Jeffs, T. (2008). Using an assistive technology toolkit to promote inclusion. Early Childhood Education Journal, 36, 121-126.

  • McGuire, J. M., Scott, S. S., & Shaw, S. F. (2006). Universal design and its application in educational environments. Remedial and Special Education, 27(3), 166-175.

  • Poel, E. W., Wood, J., & Schmidt, N. (2013). Including assistive technology in teacher preparation: Exploring one approach. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 19(1), 29-37.

  • Purdue, K., Ballard, K., & MacArthur, J. (2001). Exclusion and inclusion in New Zealand early childhood education: Disability, discourses and contexts. International Journal of Early Years Education, 9(1), 37-49.

  • Pictello:  http://www.assistiveware.com/product/pictello

  • Proloque2go: http://www.assistiveware.com/product/proloquo2go

About the Author:

Dr. Anita L. Gadberry, MT-BC is the Director of Music Therapy at Marywood University. She also serves as the North American Regional Liaison for the World Federation of Music Therapy. Contact: gadberry.anita@gmail.com

Suggested Citation:

Gadberry, A. L. (Author). (2015, September 1). Communication toolkit: A universal design approach to inclusion in the preschool classroom. Retrieved from www.imagine.musictherapy.biz