Publications
Journal Articles
Kern, P. (2015). Organizational leadership development: Investing in students. Music Therapy Today, 11(2), 96-105.
Heiderscheit, A., Kern, P., Clements-Cortes, A., Gadberry, A. L., Milford, J., & Spivey, J. (2015). Advancing the profession: Strategic planning process. Music Therapy Today, 11(2), 25-41.
Kern, P. (2015). Inclusion practices in music therapy: Creating a win-win situation for everyone. imagine 6(1), 40-43.
Kern, P. (2015). Click it: Inclusion info at your fingertips. imagine 6(1), 126-127.
Kern, P., & Fienman, R. (2015). Color of us: Inclusion programming worldwide. imagine 6(1), 110-121.
Kern, P. (2014). Empower Me: Family-Centered Practice. imagine 5(1), 122-124.
Kern, P. (2014). Did You Know? Clinical Practice Trends in Music Therapy and ASD. imagine 5(1), 46-47.
Clements-Cortes, A., Kern, P., Behrens, G. A., Mercadal-Brotons, M., Stegemann, T., Register, D. (2014). Diversity in education: Music therapy training in various modalities. In J. Fachner, P. Kern, & G. Tucek (Eds.). Proceedings of the 14. World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today 10(1), 242-243. Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.
Kern, P. (2014). Teaching today and tomorrow: Rethinking education for an online world. In J. Fachner, P. Kern, & G. Tucek (Eds.). Proceedings of the 14. World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today 10(1), 30-31. Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.
Kern, P., Humpal, M., Whipple, J., Martin, L., Snell, A. M., Walworth, D., Carpente, J., Lim, H., & Wakeford, L. (2014). Good, better, best: Recommendations on evidence-based practice for children with autism spectrum disorder. In J. Fachner, P. Kern, & G. Tucek (Eds.). Proceedings of the 14. World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today 10(1), 254-255. Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.
Kern, P., Lindahl Jacobsen, S., Tuomi, K., Georgiadi, E., Stachyra, K., Flower, C., & Stegeman, T. (2014). The color or us: Music therapy for young children in Europe. In J. Fachner, P. Kern, & G. Tucek (Eds.). Proceedings of the 14. World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today 10(1), 256-257. Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.
Thomas, D., Abad, V., Lindahl Jacobsen, S., Ledger, A., & Kern, P. (2014). The economics of therapy: Clients, colleagues, cash, and competition. In J. Fachner, P. Kern, & G. Tucek (Eds.). Proceedings of the 14. World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today 10(1), 266-267. Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.
Kern, P. (2013). Apps Starter Kit für Musiktherapeuten. [Apps starter kit for music therapists]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 34(4), 370-176.
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), 274-303.
Kern, P. (2013). Guest editorial. imagine.magazine. Perspectives 8(4), 5-6.
Kern, P. (2013). Resources within reason: Technology applications to support your work, Part 3. Young Exceptional Children, 16(3), 39-40.
Kern, P. (2013). Parents can: Ideas for parents of children with visual impairments. imagine 4(1), 93.
Das, K., & Kern, P. (Authors). (2013, September 1). Drum games for preschoolers in inclusive settings. Retrieved from http://imagine.musictherapy.biz/Imagine/podcasts/podcasts.html
Kern, P. (2011). Cool music apps for little ones. imagine 2(1), 91. Retrieved from http://imagine.musictherapy.biz/Imagine/imagine__online_magazine.html.
Kern, P., Register, D., Hanson-Abromeit, D, Walworth, D., Tait, A., & Musco, E. (2011). Third conference of the international society on early intervention (ISEI), New York City, May 2-5, 2011. imagine 2(1), 16-18. Retrieved from http://imagine.musictherapy.biz/Imagine/imagine__online_magazine.html.
Kern, P., Chung H-W., Sato, K., Lui, M., Hsieh,F-N., & Ng, W.F. (2011). The color or us: Music therapy for young children in Asia. Music Therapy Today 9(1), 142–143. Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.
Kern, P., Wagner, G., Heiderscheit, A., Fienman, R., Sabbatella, P., Benkovitz, B., Magill, L., Choi, B., Fachner, J., Fouche, S. Tait, A., Loureiro,C., Sundar, S., Gilbertson, S., Tennant, M., & Gao, T. (2011). WFMT Council 2008-2011: Stabilization–Production–Transition. Music Therapy Today 9(1), 138–139. Retrieved from http://
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Kern, P. & McLaughlin, B. (2011). Listen, Sing, Play: Nature-related, low-cost music activities. Teaching Young Children, 4(5), 27-29.
Kern, P. (2010). Evidence-based practice in early childhood music therapy: A decision-making process.
Music Therapy Perspectives, 28(2), 116-123.
Kern, P. (2010). Exploring Opportunities. Perspectives 5(4), 19.
Kern, P. & Radicati V. (2010). Headphone on. A music listening program for pediatric patients. imagine 1(1), 48-51. Retrieved from http://imagine.musictherapy.biz/Imagine/imagine__online_magazine.html.
Kern, P., Gilbertson, S., Behrens, G. A., Tait, A., Fouche, S., Tennant, M., Loureiro, C., Gao, T., & Sundar, S. (2010). Music Therapy Worldwide: Exploring Trends and Challenges in Research, Practice, and Education.
Retrieved from http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/25._Anniversary_Events.html.
Kern, P. (2010). Historical Aspects of WFMT. Three Core Questions for Seven Presidents. Retrieved from http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/25._Anniversary_Events.html.
Kern, P. (2009). Using music with young children during daily routines. The Eddie Report, 1(3), 6-7.
Kern, P., Catlett, C., & Winton, P. (2009). Resources within reason: Musical resources. Young Exceptional Children, 12(2), 38-39.
Kern, P. (2008). Singing our way through the day: Using music with young children during daily routines. Children & Families, 22 (2), 50-56.
Kern, P., Tocantins Sampaio, R., Gilbertson, S., Chung, H. W., & Tait, A. (2008). The color of us: Music therapy for young children around the world. Proceedings of the 12. World Congress of Music Therapy, (pp. 484-498). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Libreria Akadia Editorial, July 2008.
Hoeft, L. & Kern, P. (2007). The effects of listening to recorded percussion music on well-being: A pilot study. Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 12(2), 132-147.
Kern, P., & Wakeford, L. (2007). Supporting outdoor play for young children: The zone model of playground supervision. Young Children, 62(2), 12-16.
Kern, P., Wakeford, L., & Aldridge, D. (2007). Improving the performance of a young child with autism during self-care tasks using embedded song interventions: A case study. Music Therapy Perspectives, 25(1), 43-51.
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Kern, P., Wolery, M., & Aldridge, D. (2007). Use of songs to promote independence in morning greeting routines for young children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, 1264-1271.
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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.
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Kern, P. (2004). Making friends in music: Including children with autism in an interactive play setting. Music Therapy Today (online) Vol. V, Issue 4, August 2004, available at http://musictherapyworld.net.
Kern, P. (2004). Using a music therapy collaborative consultative approach for the inclusion of young children with autism in a childcare program. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Witten-Herdecke, Germany. Download Abstract
Kern, P. (2004). A song for you: Integrating children with autism in childcare classes. In D. Aldridge, & J. Fachner (Eds.), Info CD ROM v. Conference Proceedings of the 10th World Congress of Music Therapy, (pp. 960-980). Witten, Germany: University of Witten-Herdecke, June 2004.
Kern, P. (2003). Phillip’s Groove! – Integrating young children with autism on childcare playgrounds. In R. Kopiez, A. C. Lehmann, C. Wolf, I. Wolther (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th Triennial Conference of the European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music (ESCOM), (pp. 10-13). Hanover, Germany: Hanover University of Music and Drama, Germany, September 2003.
Kern, P., Marlette, S., & Snyder, A. (2002). Sounds on the playground. Alltogether Now! (ATN), 8(2), 3-5.
Kern, P. (2002). Music therapy a complementary treatment for tinnitus. Tinnitus Today, 27(4), 10-11.
Kern, P. (2002). The Sound Path – Finding my way in the playground. In D. Aldridge, & J., Fachner (Eds.), Info CD ROM iv, (pp. 747-760). Witten, Germany: University of Witten-Herdecke.
Kern, P. (2002). The Sound Path – Finding my way in the playground. In Music Therapy Today (online), April, available at http://musictherapyworld.net.
Kern, P., & Wolery, M. (2002). The Sound Path: Adding music to a childcare playground. Young Exceptional Children, 5(3), 12-20.
Kern, P. (2001). Auf der Suche nach dem amerikanischen Tinnitus. [On search of the American Tinnitus]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 22, 382-384.
Kern, P., & Wolery, M. (2001). Participation of a preschooler with visual impairments on the playground: Effects of musical adaptations and staff development. Journal of Music Therapy, 38(2), 149-164.
Kern, P. (2001). Auf der Suche nach dem amerikanischen Tinnitus [On search of the American Tinnitus]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 22, 382-384.
Kern, P. (1999). Musiktherapie: Globale Musik–Viele Stimmen, ein Lied. [Music therapy: Global music–many voices, one song]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 20(3), 286-289.
Kern, P. (1999). Neue Spiel-und Kinderlieder (Rezension). [New playsongs for children, (Book Review)]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 29(3), 297-298.
Kern, P. (1998). Singend, Spielend, Lernend. Spiel-und Musizierlieder (Rezension). [Sing, play, learn. Playsongs (Book Review)]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 19(2), 130.
Books, Book Chapters, & Proceedings
Kern, P. (in press). Educating students: Getting ready for the job market. In V. Abad, & D. Thomas (Eds.). The Economics of Therapy. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Kern, P., & McLaughlin, B. (2015). Lern, sing, play.: Nature-related, low-cost music activities. In Teaching Young Children (Ed.). Expressing Creativity in Preschool (pp. 68-71). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Fachner, J., Kern, P., G. Tucek (2014) (Eds). Special Issue: Proceedings of the 14. World Congress of Music Therapy, Vienna/Krems, Austria. Music Therapy Today 10(1). Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.
Kern, P. (2014). Music Therapy: Personalized Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In V. Hu (Ed.), Frontiers in Autism Research: New Horizons for Diagnosis and Treatment, pp. 607-625. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing Company.
Kern, P. & Humpal, M. (Eds.) (2012). Early childhood music therapy and autism spectrum disorders: Developing potential young children and their families. Philadelphia and London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Kern, P. (2012). Musicoterapia con niños pequeños con TEA y sus familias para una mejor calidad de vida. [Enhancing lives: Music therapy for young children with autism spectrum disorders and their families]. In M. Mercadal-Brotons & P. Martí Augé, P. (Eds.). Música, musicoterapia y discapacidad [Music, music therapy and disability], (pp.195-207). Barcelona: Editorial Médica JIMS.
Kern, P., Fachner, J., Choi, B. &, Kim, Y. (2011) (Eds). Special Issue: Proceedings of the 13. World Congress of Music Therapy, Seoul, Korea. Music Therapy Today 9(1). Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.
Kern, P. & Snell, A. M. (2007). Songbook Vol. I: Songs and Laughter on the Playground. Santa Barbara, CA: De La Vista Publisher.
Kern, P. (2005). Single case designs in an interactive play setting. In D. Aldridge (Ed.), Case Study Designs in Music Therapy, (pp. 119-144). London, England; Bristol, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Kern, P. (2005). Using a music therapy collaborative consultative approach for the inclusion of young children with autism in a child care program. In Berufsverband der Musiktherapeutinnen und Musiktherapeuten in Deutschland e.V. (BVM). [German Trade Federation of Music Therapy (BVM)], Jahrbuch Musiktherapie, Band 1, Forschung und Entwicklung. [Music Therapy Annual, Vol. 1., Research and Development], (pp. 135-145). Wiesbaden, Germany: Zeitpunkt Musik Reichert Verlag.
Blog Post
Kern, P., Parrish, E., Parsons, A., Manis, A., Stephens, M., Norris, K., Ehmling, A., & Carter, B. (2014, December 15). Gaining cultural awareness [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.wfmt.info/2014/12/15/gaining-cultural-awareness/
Kern, P. (2014, August 1). Click, browse, and discover [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.wfmt.info/2014/08/01/click-browse-and-discover/
Podcasts produced by Dr. Kern
Kern, P. (2007). Surrounded by soundscapes: An afternoon talk with R. Murray Schafer. Music Therapy Today (online) Vol. VIII, Issue 2, July, 2007.
Kern, P. (2006). Rhythm is the source of all existence: An interview with percussionist Greg Ellis. Music Therapy Today (online) Vol. VII, Issue 3, October, 2006.
Kern, P. (2006). Biomedical music therapy: Research-based foundation of the effects of music – An interview with Dale Taylor. Music Therapy Today (online) Vol.VII, Issue 2, July, 2006.
Kern, P. (2006). Connecting and learning through music: Music therapy for young children with visual impairments and their families – An interview with Peggy Codding. Music Therapy Today (online) Vol. VII, Issue 1, March, 2006.
Kern, P. (2005). Not one day without a smile: Music therapy in early childhood education – An interview with Marcia Humpal. Music Therapy Today (online) Vol. VI, Issue 3, July, 2005.
Kern, P. (2004). Research involving human participants: Ethical and legal considerations – An interview with Mary Boyle. Music Therapy Today (online) Vol. V, Issue 5, November 2004.
Kern, P. (2004). Bridging the ordinary and alternate realities: Talking to anthropologist Dr. Felicitas D. Goodman. Music Therapy Today (online) Vol. V, Issue 2, March 2004.
Kern, P. (2004). From the heart we learn wisdom – An interview with Sr. Donna Marie Beck. Music Therapy Today (online) Vol. V, Issue 1, January 2004.
Kern, P. (2003). The instrument allows you to speak through it – Interview with jazz guitarist Steve Abshire. Music Therapy Today (online) Vol. IV, Issue 2, April 2003.
Interviews with Dr. Kern
Lindstrom, J. (Producer). (2016, April, 29). Intercultural Competences in Music Therapy and Beyond. [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mtshow/2016/04/29/intercultural-competences-in-music-therapy-and-beyond
Lindstrom, J. (Producer). (2015, October 23). AMTA’s Strategic Priority on ASD [Audio podcast]. Retrieved http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mtshow/2015/10/23/amtas-strategic-priority-on-asd
Kennedy, R. (2015). Music therapy in the 21st century: An interview with Dr. Petra Kern. Music Therapy Today, 11(1), 142-149.
Lindstrom, J. (Producer). (2015, April 17). Virtual Students: Lessons Learned from Online Teaching [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mtshow/2015/04/17/virtual-students-lessons-learned-from-online-teaching
Avila, M. (Producer). (2014, May 16). What interactive media and apps for my playful tot? [Audio podcast] Retrieved from http://raisingplayfultots.com/podcast/what-interactive-media-and-apps-for-my-playful-tot
Fulton, K. (2014, February 11). VIP Interview with Petra Kern. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/W8Umv0KQZwE
Kim, S.-A. (2014). 13th WFMT World Congress of Music Therapy: The Conference Organizers: An Interview with Petra Kern, Annie Heiderscheit Youngshin Kim & Kyungsuk Kim. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 14(1). Retrieved from https://voices.no/index.php/voices/article/view/749/629
Stachyra, K. (2013). Memories from Brisbane: An interview with Petra Kern. Voices, 13(1). Retrieved from
https://normt.uib.no/index.php/voices/article/view/706/592
Lindstrom, J. (Producer). (2012, October 26). Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autsim [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mtshow/2012/10/26/early-childhood-music-therapy-and-autsim
Knight A. & LaGasse B. (Producers). (2012, January 11). MTRB Interviews: Dr. Petra Kern [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.musictherapyresearchblog.com/
Haslbeck, F. (2010). Musiktherapie als wissenschaftsbasierte Gesundheitsprofession staerken! Interview mit Dr. Petra Kern zur Arbeit der World Federation of Music Therapy. [Music therapy as evidence-based health profession! Interview with Dr. Petra Kern about the work of the World Federation of Music Therapy.] Musiktherapeutische Umschau 31(4), 382-388.
Harris, J. (Producer). (2010, December 10). Music Therapy Students [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jharrismtbc/2010/12/10/music-therapy-students.
Avila, M. (Producer). (2010, July 7). How we can be playful with music [Audio podcast] Retrieved from http://raisingplayfultots.com/uncategorized/raising-playful-tots-show-32-how-we-can-be-playful-with-music.
Harris, J. (Producer). (2010, October 15). imagine [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jharrismtbc/2010/10/15/imagine-with-dr-petra-kern.
Logan, M. (2010, January 10, 17, 24). Global Perspectives – An interview with Dr. Petra Kern [Online Forum]. Retrieved from http://www.musictherapysource.com/?s=Petra+Kern.
Harris, J. (Producer). (2009, December 12). World Federation of Music Therapy [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jharrismtbc/2009/12/12/world-federation-of-music-therapy.
Zimmerman, T. (Producer). (2008, June 29). Music eases transitions and encourages learning [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.unc.edu/fpg/fpgvoices/FPGVoices_MusicTherapy_June2008.mp3/.
Writings
On this site you will find a list of Dr. Kern’s publications. Several articles, abstracts and “snapshots” are available by clicking on the downloads. Audio excerpts of the interviews conducted by Dr. Kern are available under Podcast. Interviews with Dr. Petra Kern can be accessed on the respective websites below.
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