Lessons Learned in Least Restrictive Environments: The Role of Music Therapy in Preparing Young Children to Succeed in Inclusive Schools

by | Sep 15, 2011 | Inclusion, Music Therapy, Young Children

Elizabeth K. Schwartz, LCAT, MT-BC

This podcast presents lessons learned by the author during a two year music therapy project in a K-12 school and discusses the role of music therapy in preparing young children to succeed throughout their entire educational career in the least restrictive environment of inclusive, public schools.

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About the Author:

Elizabeth K. Schwartz, LCAT, MT-BC is a senior music therapist at Alternatives for Children in Suffolk County, New York where she specialized in Early Intervention and preschool treatment. Beth provides staff development training for public schools on music therapy, music and special education, and music education. As a member of Children Learn in Music Best, she performs and records original music with music therapy colleagues. Beth is also the author of Music, Therapy, and Early Childhood: A Developmental Approach and a frequent contributor to imagine. Contact: schwartz781@optonline.net

Suggested Citation:

Schwartz, E. K. (Author). (2011, September 15). Lessons learned in least restrictive environments: The role of music therapy in preparing young children to succeed in inclusive schools. Retrieved from www.imagine.musictherapy.biz