Ilene Berger Morris, MM, LCAT, MT-BC, CBIS
Alternatives for Children, East Setauket, NY
Music needs to be mindfully chosen and client-centered when used in interventions. In this podcast, Lee Morris shares her experience with preschoolers with special needs of Latino heritage and discusses her perspective on cultural relevance in music therapy. She also introduces ways to practice cultural responsiveness through song structure, instrumentation, and movement and dance.
Resources:
- Hardy, M. W., & LaGasse, A. B. (2013). Rhythm, movement, and autism: Using rhythmic rehabilitation research as a model for autism. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 7, 19.
- Matney, B., & Stock, C. (2010). Roots & branches: Songs of tradition and culture. Sarsen Publishing.
- Rodriguez, G. G. (1999). Raising nuestros hijos. Fireside.
- Schechter, J. (1999). Music in Latin American culture. Schirmer Books.
- Schwartz, E. (2008). Music, therapy, and early childhood: A developmental approach. Barcelona Publishers.
About the Author:
Ilene Berger Morris, MM, LCAT, MT-BC, CBIS has been a music therapist for almost 40 years working with young children in special education and medical settings. Multicultural issues have been an area of special interest to Lee as many of her clients have cultural connections with non-local regions, particularly Latin America.
Contact: climbmusictherapy@gmail.com
Suggested Citation:
Morris, I. B. (2020, July 1). Music therapy for young Latino children can be culturally relevant and “divertido” (fun) [Audio podcast]. imagine. www.imagine.musictherapy.biz