Presentations 

Kern, P. (2023, November 11). Digital Music Therapy: Adapt, Re-tool, Innovate [Keynote]. Fachtagung Digital Dimensions in Music Therapy. Berlin University of the Arts. Germany. https://www.udk-berlin.de/fileadmin/2_dezentral/FR_Musiktherapie/dokumente/Flyer_Fachtagung_Musiktherapie_2023.pdf

Kern, P. (2023, October, 28). Digital Music Therapy: Adapt, Re-tool, Innovate [Workshop]. AMTA2023 EngagED: Online Professional Development Forum for Allied Health. https://www.austmta.org.au/eventdetails/20069/amta2023-engaged-online-professional-development-forum-for-allied-health

Tague, D. B. & Kern, P. (2023, July 24–29). Seven best survey design tips [Fireside chat]. World Federation of Music Therapy 17th Congress, Vancouver, Canada. https://www.wcmt2023.org/

Knott, D., Kern, P., & Block, S. 2023, July 24–29). Digital music therapy 2.0: Reflecting, connecting, and innovating with the global community [World Cafe]. World Federation of Music Therapy 17th Congress, Vancouver, Canada. https://www.wcmt2023.org/

Kern, P., Register, D., Chimpiboon, P., Selvarajah, I. V., Ramesh, B., Putri, K. K., Philip, S., & Cruel, C. R. (2023, July 24–29). Better together: Building an international support network [Roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 17th Congress, Vancouver, Canada. https://www.wcmt2023.org/

Ruffner, A., & Kern, P. (2023, July 24–29). imagine presents…Reflecting to innovate in early childhood music therapy [Fireside Chat]. World Federation of Music Therapy 17th Congress, Vancouver, Canada. https://www.wcmt2023.org/

Kern, P., & Gooding, L. (2023, July 24–29). Music therapy telepractice: Should I stay or should I go? [Pre-Congress workshop]. World Federation of Music Therapy 17th Congress, Vancouver, Canada. https://www.wcmt2023.org/ 

Kern, P. (2022, September 23–25). Music Therapy 2.0: Expanding early childhood services in a digital world [Workshop]. Symposium Music Therapy with Families. University of Music and Performing Arts. Vienna. Austria. https://www.mdw.ac.at/mt-family/

Register, D., Kern, P., Putri, K., Ramesh, B., Phillips, S., Selvarajah, S., Cruel, C., and Chimpiboon, P. (2022, August 12–13). Towards international student mobility and clinical internship opportunities across the region: Problem solving and solutions [Concurrent session]. University Putra Malaysia’s Music Therapy Symposium. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Gooding, L., & Kern, P. (2022, August 12–13). Evidence-based practice and the role of research in laying the groundwork for accreditation and regulation. [Concurrent session]. University Putra Malaysia’s Music Therapy Symposium. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kern, P. (2022, August 12–13). Music therapy worldwide: Preparing for a new era. [Plenary session]. University Putra Malaysia’s Music Therapy Symposium. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2022, June 8–12). Walk and Talk: Investigating Boundary-Breaking Music Therapy Education [Conference session]. European Music Therapy Confederation. Edinburgh, Schottland.  https://www.qmu.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/emtc-2022/

Kern, P. (2022, April 26–28). Music-mediated interventions: Inclusion practice in a digital world [Conference session]. International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute, Chapel Hill, NC, United States. https://inclusioninstitute.fpg.unc.edu/session-list

Kern, P., Thompson, S., & VanCorbach M. (2022, March 7–11). Digital music therapy: Students perspective on online education, telepractice, and eSupervision [Conference session]. Western Region of the American Music Therapy Association Conference, Seattle, WA, United States. https://www.wramta.org/conference/upcoming-conferences/wramta-2022/

Kern, P. (2021, November, 24). Autism Spectrum Disorder: Making a difference together through music [Expert panel]. Intellectual Discourse Series. Faculty of Human Ecology. University Putra Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kern, P. (2021, October 21–22). Digital music therapy: Challenges, opportunities, and clinical examples [Keynote session]. Wissenschaftliche Fachgesellschaft für Künstlerische Therapien [Scientific Society of Creative Art Therapies]. Annual Meeting, Online. http://wfkt.de/wp-52da5-content/uploads/2021/09/Einladung-und-Call-for-posters-Jahrestagung-der-WFKT-2021_final.pdf

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2021, October 14–17). Struggles, resilience, and dedication: Students’ perception of online learning during COVID-19 [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/events/amta_2021_conference/

Kern, P.,  Bolton, G. D., Shina, E., Humpal, M., & Ruffner, A. (2021, October 14–17). Unmuted: Telepractice in Early Childhood Music Therapy [Conference Sessions]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/events/amta_2021_conference/

Lee, J. D., Acar, S., Yang, H.-W. Cheng, C.-I., Kern, P., & PinarIrmak, O. H. (2021, September 20 –24). Inclusion worldwide: From international treaties to daily practice [Conference Session]. Division for Early Childhood’s 37nd Annual International Conference, Chicago, IL.   https://www.decconference.org

Kern, P., Dolan, K., Thompson, S., VanCorbach, M., & Plotkin, N.. (2021, May 29–June 14). Music therapy telehealth practice: Bridging distance through technology and new skills [Conference session]. Canadian Association of Music Therapy 47th Annual Conference, London, ON, Canada. https://www.musictherapy.ca/events/conference/

Kern, P. (2021, April 10). Music therapists: Your partners on the road to best practice [Conference session]. 14th Annual Virtual Conference on Autism, Fort Myers, FL, United States. https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/communityimpact/promisingpathways/

Kern, P. (2021, March 6–7). Passion with purpose: Music therapists making a difference worldwide [Keynote Presentation]. First International Music Therapy Forum. Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjah City, United Arabic Emeritus. https://youtu.be/ZLHPGrHt-cY

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2020, November 19–22). Mastering barriers: Responses from the global music therapy community [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/events/amta_2020_conference/

Schneck, J., & Kern, P. (2020, November 19–22). Passport to excellence: CBMT’s international opportunities [Conference MTex session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/events/amta_2020_conference/

Schneck, J., & Kern, P. (2020, November 19–22). Academic excellence: From CBMT’s 2020 practice analysis to comprehensive testing [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/events/amta_2020_conference/

Kern, P. (2020, July 7–8). Three Essentials: #ECMT & #ASD [Congress session]. World Federation of Music Therapy 16th Congress, Pretoria, South Africa. https://www.up.ac.za/music-therapy-2020/#nogo

Kern, P., Viljoen, H., Birch, J., Foster, K., Riedl, H., Register, D., Sato, K., & Federico, G. (2020, July 7-8). The ABCs of early childhood music therapy worldwide [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 16th Congress, Pretoria, South Africa. https://www.up.ac.za/music-therapy-2020/#nogo

Schneck, J., & Kern, P. (2020, July 7–8). Passport to excellence: CBMT’s international opportunities [Congress session]. World Federation of Music Therapy 16th Congress, Pretoria, South Africa. https://www.up.ac.za/music-therapy-2020/#nogo

Kern, P., Tague, D., Kock, K., Rickson, D., Bukowska, A., Federico, G., Sato, K., Putri, K., & Gooding, L. (2020, July 7–8). Conflicting rhythms: Mastering barriers of music therapy worldwide [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 16th Congress, Pretoria, South Africa. https://www.up.ac.za/music-therapy-2020/#nogo

Kern, P. (2020, July 7–8). Intergenerational music therapy: Impact on young children and older adults [Congress poster]. World Federation of Music Therapy 16th Congress, Pretoria, South Africa.

Kern, P., Humpal, M., Bolton, G. D., Draper, E., Brown, L., Shina, E, & Schaefer, R. (2019, November 21-24). imagine presents: Media snapshot timeline [Media presentation]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MI, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2019ConferenceProgram_web.pdf

Kern, P. (2019, November 7–9). Towards inclusion: Motivating children of all abilities to learn through music [Paper presentation and workshop]. Madhuram Narayanan Center for Exceptional Children 3rd International Conference, Chennai, India.

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2019, June 26–30). Moving the profession froward: Advocacy, access, and competitive pay [Congress poster]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 11th Congress, Aalborg, Denmark. https://www.musictherapy.aau.dk/emtc19/

Kern, P., Scullin, E., Self, J., & Beard, K. (2019, June 26–30). Expand your repertoire: Song-based interventions for children of all abilities [Congress workshop]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 11th Congress, Aalborg, Denmark. https://www.musictherapy.aau.dk/emtc19/

Kern, P. (2019, May 7–9). Turn up music to turn on inclusion [Paper presentation]. National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute, Chapel Hill, NC, United States. https://inclusioninstitute.fpg.unc.edu/sites/inclusioninstitute.fpg.unc.edu/files/programs/Inclusion-Institute-Program-2019.pdf

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2018, November 15–18). Moving the profession froward: Governmental recognition, increased access, and competitive pay [Conference poster]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2018ConferenceProgram_web.pdf

Kern, P., Humpal, M., Whipple, J., Snell, A., Schwartzberg, T., LaGasse, B., Lundeen Smith, L., Lim, Y. , Turry, A. (2018, November 15–18). Early childhood music therapy: Supporting young children with ASD and their families [Conference roundtable]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2018ConferenceProgram_web.pdf

Kern, P., & Tague, D., & UofL/SMU Students (2018, November 15–18). imagine presents: Intervention ideas for young children of all abilities [Conference workshop]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2018ConferenceProgram_web.pdf

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2018, February 3–4). The world of music therapy in numbers: Outcomes of the international survey [Conference session]. Online Conference for Music Therapists, Annapolis, MD, United State. https://onlineconferenceformusictherapy.com/category/ocmt-2018/.

Detmer, R. M., & Kern, P. (2017, November 16–19). Intergenerational music therapy: Preliminary results from a randomized controlled study [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2017FinalProgram_sm.pdf

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2017, November 16–19). Evaluating music therapy practice statuses and trends worldwide [Conference poster]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2017FinalProgram_sm.pdf

Kern, P., Humpal, M., Chardos Benner, G., Bolton, D., & Draper, E. (2017, November 16–19). imagine presents: Music therapist as media mentors [Conference roundtable]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2017FinalProgram_sm.pdf

Gooding, L., Kern, P., & Leonard, H. (2017, November 16–19). Advancing diversity in music therapy education [MTex presentation]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2017FinalProgram_sm.pdf

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2017, November 16–19). International survey study: Where does AMTA stand? [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2017FinalProgram_sm.pdf

Abad, V., Thomas, D., Stegeman, T., Kern, P., & Chung, K. (2017, July 3–8). Economics and therapy: Inspiring music therapists to work between these [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 15th Congress, Tsukuba, Japan. https://www.jmta.jp/world/music_15/en/information/

Kern, P., Mori-Inoue, S., Sato, K., Yamaura, K., Shiokawa, K., Katagiri, J., & Chiashi, M. (2017, July 3–8). Inspiring students, practitioner, and academics across generations and nations [Congress symposium]. World Federation of Music Therapy 15th Congress, Tsukuba, Japan. https://www.jmta.jp/world/music_15/en/information/

Tague, D., & Kern, P. (2017, July 3–8). Evaluating music therapy practice statuses and trends worldwide [Congress poster]. World Federation of Music Therapy 15th Congress, Tsukuba, Japan. https://www.jmta.jp/world/music_15/en/information/

Kern, P., Steiner, A., & Detmer, M. R.,Tague, D., & UofL/SMU Students (2017, July 3–8). Tuneful interventions: Developing skills and autonomy of children with disabilities [Congress workshop]. World Federation of Music Therapy 15th Congress, Tsukuba, Japan. https://www.jmta.jp/world/music_15/en/information/

Steiner, A., Kern, P., Detmer, Detmer, M. R., & Gooding, L. (2017, July 3–8). Creating music therapy jobs: Program development, private practice, and university clinic [Congress symposium]. World Federation of Music Therapy 15th Congress, Tsukuba, Japan. https://www.jmta.jp/world/music_15/en/information/

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2017, July 3–8). It’s time to share the data: Outcomes of the international survey study [Congress session]. World Federation of Music Therapy 15th Congress, Tsukuba, Japan. https://www.jmta.jp/world/music_15/en/information/

Detmer, M. R., Kern, P., Jacobi-Vessels, J., & King, K. M. (2017, July 3–8). Intergenerational music therapy: Bridging the generational gap through community-based music making [Congress session]. World Federation of Music Therapy 15th Congress, Tsukuba, Japan. https://www.jmta.jp/world/music_15/en/information/

Kern, P., Sato, K., Federico, G., Poopityastaporn, P., Stachyra, K. (2017, July 3–8). The color of us: Moving forward with inclusion programming worldwide [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 15th Congress, Tsukuba, Japan. https://www.jmta.jp/world/music_15/en/information/

Kern, P., Miller, A., Draper, E., Chardos-Benner, G., & Bolton, D. (2017, March 29–31). imagine presents…: Happy writers–happy readers [Conference workshop]. Southeastern Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chapel Hill, NC, United States. https://www.ser-amta.org

Standley, J., Kern, P., Cevasco-Trotter, A., DeLoach, D., Gooding, L., & Yinger, O. (2017, March 29–31). #MTCANN!: It’s all about improving children and families’ lives [Conference session]. Southeastern Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chapel Hill, NC, United States. https://www.ser-amta.org

Kern, P., Whelan, M., Hankin, H., Powers, E., & Weeks, G. (2016, November 10–13). Lifeline of today’s World: Intercultural competences in music therapy and beyond [Conference chair presents]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Sandusky, OH, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2016ConfProgram_final.pdf

Kern, P., Humpal. M., Anzel, R., Chardos Benner, G., Bolton, D., & Miller, A. (2016, November 10–13). imagine presents: Advocacy for early childhood music therapy [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Sandusky, OH, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2016ConfProgram_final.pdf

Kern, P., Detmer, M., & Hankin H. (2016, October 18–20). Every child succeeds: Supporting early learning and development through music [Conference marketplace]. Division for Early Childhood’s 32nd Annual International Conference, Louisville, KY, United States. https://www.decconference.org

Kern, P. (2016, September, 3–5). Music therapy and ASD: Updates and trends [Post-conference workshop]. Association for Music Therapists Singapore Inaugural Special Education–Music Therapy Conference, Singapore. http://musictherapy.org.sg

Kern, P. (2016, September 3–5). Beyond the music therapy room: Providing music therapy services in clients’ natural environments [Paper presentation]. Association for Music Therapists Singapore Inaugural Special Education–Music Therapy Conference, Singapore. http://musictherapy.org.sg

Kern, P. (2016, September 3–5). Early childhood music therapy: Supporting children and families worldwide [Keynote address]. Association for Music Therapists Singapore Inaugural Special Education–Music Therapy Conference, Singapore. http://musictherapy.org.sg

Kern, P. (2016, May 10–12). All children can make music: Access, participation, and supports in the outdoor environment [Paper presentation]. National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute, Chapel Hill, NC, United States. https://inclusioninstitute.fpg.unc.edu/sites/inclusioninstitute.fpg.unc.edu/files/programs/2016-Final-Program.pdf 

Humpal. M., Kern, P., & LaGasse, B. (2015, November 12–15). Music therapy and ASD – We have the scoop and tools for you [Conference CMTE course]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2015FinalProgram.pdf

Kern, P., Jellison, J., Humpal. M., Schwartzberg, T., & Steiner, A. (2015, November 12–15). Think inclusion: The science, heart, and its value [Conference CMTE course]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2015FinalProgram.pdf

Kern, P., Schwartz, E., Weldon-Stephens, A., Nemeth, J., Catalano, P. (2015, November 12–15). Try it out: EBP strategies that matter for Individuals with ASD [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2015FinalProgram.pdf

LaGasse, B., Humpal, M., & Kern, P. (2015, November 12–15). Music therapy and ASD: Tools for educators [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2015FinalProgram.pdf

Kern, P., Snell, A., Swedberg Yinger, O., Robertson, A., & George, J. (2015, November 12–15). Documentation in music therapy: How to be effective, consistent, and thoughtful [Conference Mini Institute]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2015FinalProgram.pdf

Mildford, J., Kern, P., & Sandjaja, I. (2015, September 18–20). WFMT a global community: Explore, connect, engage [Conference session]. Australian Music Therapy Association 41st National Conference, Sydney, Australia. https://www.austmta.org.au/event/amta-national-conference-and-pds

Kern, P. (2015, September 18–20). Community inclusion: Access, participation, and supports through music therapy [Conference session]. Australian Music Therapy Association 41st National Conference, Sydney, Australia. https://www.austmta.org.au/event/amta-national-conference-and-pds

Kern, P. (2015, March 12–15). All children together: Successful inclusion programming in music therapy [Conference session]. Western Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Jose, CA, United States. https://www.wramta.org

Kern, P. (2015, March 12–15). Skill generalization: Intentional use of apps in music therapy sessions and beyond [Conference session]. Western Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Jose, CA, United States. https://www.wramta.org

Kern, P. (2014, November 6–9). Survey of music therapy service provision of individuals with ASD across the United States [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/2014Program.pdf

Humpal, M., & Kern, P. (2014, November 6–9). AMTA’s autism strategic priority on ASD and MT presents: eye-openers and ‘a-ha’ moments [Conference CMTE course]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/2014Program.pdfKern, P., Lindahl Jacobsen, S., Tuomi, T., Georgiadi, E., Stachyra, K., Flower, C., & Stegemann, T. (2014, July 7–12). The color of us: Music therapy for children and families in Europe [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 14th Congress, Krems, Austria. https://www.wfmt.info/resource-centers/events-center/world-congress/2014-14th-world-congress/

Kern, P. (2014, July 7–12). Teaching today and tomorrow: Rethinking education for an online world. [Congress spotlight session]. World Federation of Music Therapy 14th Congress, Krems, Austria. https://www.wfmt.info/resource-centers/events-center/world-congress/2014-14th-world-congress/

Thomas, D., Ledger, A., Kern, P., Lindahl Jacobsen, S, Abad, V. (2014, July 7–12). Economics of therapy: Clients, colleagues, cash and competition [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 14th Congress, Krems, Austria. https://www.wfmt.info/resource-centers/events-center/world-congress/2014-14th-world-congress/

Clements-Cortes, A., Behrens, G., Kern, P., Mercadal-Brotons, M., Register, D., & Stegemann, T. (2014, July 7–12). Diversity in education: Music therapy training in various modalities [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 14th Congress, Krems, Austria. https://www.wfmt.info/resource-centers/events-center/world-congress/2014-14th-world-congress/

Heiderscheit, A., Kern, P., & WFMT Council (2014, July 7–12). WFMT: State of the organization [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 14th Congress, Krems, Austria. https://www.wfmt.info/resource-centers/events-center/world-congress/2014-14th-world-congress/

Kern, P., Humpal, M., Whipple, J., Martin, L., Snell, A., Walworth, D., Carpente, J., Lim, H. A., & Wakeford, L. (2014, July 7–12). Good, better, best: Recommendations on evidence-based practice for children with autism spectrum disorder [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 14th Congress, Krems, Austria. https://www.wfmt.info/resource-centers/events-center/world-congress/2014-14th-world-congress/

Kern, P. (2014, July 7–12). Beyond the comfort zone: Living & working abroad [Pre-congress seminar]. World Federation of Music Therapy 14th Congress, Krems, Austria. https://www.wfmt.info/resource-centers/events-center/world-congress/2014-14th-world-congress/

Kern, P. (2014, March 27–29). Evidence-based practice: Implications for early childhood music therapy and beyond [Conference session]. Western Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR, United States. https://www.wramta.org

Kern, P., Rivera, N., Chandler, A., & Humpal, M. (2013, November 21–24). Giving practitioners a voice: Outcomes of the national survey study on ASD [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/13Final_Program.pdf

Clements-Cortes, A., Kern, P., & Behrens, G. (2013, November 21–24). Contemporary teaching: From the basement to the virtual classroom [Conference panel]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/13Final_Program.pdf

Heiderscheit, A., & Kern, P. (2013, November 21–24). AMTA international relations: Global perspectives WFMT: Building on the past…moving into the future [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/13Final_Program.pdf

Kern, P. (2013, November 21–24). Tap, drag, and swipe: Select the best music app for the task.[Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/13Final_Program.pdf

Heiderscheit, A., Kern, P., & WFMT Council (2013, August 7–10). Global development of music therapy: WFMT shares FAQs [Congress roundtable]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 9th Congress, Oslo, Norway. www.emtc2013.no

Kern, P. (2013, August 7–10). Are you ready to are young children with autism spectrum disorder? [Congress session]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 9th Congress, Oslo, Norway. www.emtc2013.no

Kern, P., & Story, M. (2013, August 7–10). Innovative teaching: Music therapy students’ engagement and community in online learning [Congress session]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 9th Congress, Oslo, Norway. www.emtc2013.no

Thomas, D., Kern, P., Tuomi, K., & Thomson, G. (2013, August 7–10). Creating a worldwide music therapy with families’ network [Congress roundtable]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 9th Congress, Oslo, Norway. www.emtc2013.no

Kern, P. (2013, April 13). Music to ease transitions and routines [Conference workshop]. Children’s Resources & Referral 12th Annual Child Care Conference, Santa Maria, CA, United States. https://sbfcc.org

Kern, P. (2013, April 4–6). Sharp developments: Practical tips for improving skills in young children with ASD [Conference session]. Western Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Tempe, AZ, United States. https://www.wramta.org

Kern, P., Fienman, R., Kaplan, R., Gardstrom, S., Clements-Cortés, A., & Taylor, D. (2011, November 16–20). Bringing the world to you: Reflections of the 13. World Congress of Music Therapy [Conference panel]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/12ProgramFINALweb.pdf

Kern, P. (2011, November 16–20). Staying informed: Online resources for autism spectrum disorders. [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/12ProgramFINALweb.pdf

Choi, B., Kern, P., Heiderscheit, A., Clements-Cortés, A., Behrens, G., & Gadberry, A. (2011, November 16–20). Bridging nations and ideas: Join the World Federation of Music Therapy today [Conference roundtable]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/11FinalProgram_web.pdf

McLaughlin, B., Kern, P., & Ahola, M. (2011, November 16–20). Celebrate: Multi-cultural songs for kids from one to twenty-one [Conference roundtable]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/11FinalProgram_web.pdf

Kern, P., & Humpal, M. (2011, November 16–20). Music for learning: Serving young children with autism spectrum disorders [Conference CMTE course]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/11FinalProgram_web.pdf

Kern, P. (Moderator), O’Callaghan, C., Kim, S., J., Trondalen, G., & Silverman, M. (2011, July 5–9). Music therapy and research [Congress spotlight session]. World Federation of Music Therapy 13th Congress, Seoul, South Korea. https://www.wfmt.info

Kern, P., Chung, H. W., Sato, K., Liu, M., Hsieh, F.-N., & Ng, W. F. (2011, July 5–9). The color of as: Music therapy for young children in Asia [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 13th Congress, Seoul, South Korea. https://www.wfmt.info

Kern, P. (Moderator), Threlfall, C, Turry, A., Kim, Y., & Register, D. (2011, July 5–9). Music therapy and special education [Congress spotlight session]. World Federation of Music Therapy 13th Congress, Seoul, South Korea. https://www.wfmt.info

Kern, P., & WFMT Council Members (2011, July 5–9). Stabilization-production-transition [Congress spotlight roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 13th Congress, Seoul, South Korea. https://www.wfmt.info

Kern, P. (2011, July 5–9). Gaining knowledge: Using single subjects experimental designs to evaluate music therapy practice [Pre-congress seminar]. World Federation of Music Therapy 13th Congress, Seoul, South Korea. https://www.wfmt.info

Tait, A., Musco, E., & Kern, P.  (2011). Community involvement and education with the arts [Lunch talk]. Northern Territory Library, Darwin, Australia.

Tait, A., Musco, E., & Kern, P. (2011, May 2–5). Re-imagining learning in the early years [Conference session]. International Society on Early Intervention 3rd International Conference, New York, NY, United States. http://depts.washington.edu/isei/conf_materials/2011_ISEI_Conference_Program.pdf

Register, D., Kern, P., Walworth, D., & Hanson-Abromeit, D. (2011, May 2–5). The impact of music on cognitive and social development in early intervention [Research symposium]. International Society on Early Intervention 3rd International Conference, New York, NY, United States. http://depts.washington.edu/isei/conf_materials/2011_ISEI_Conference_Program.pdf

Kern, P., & Fienman, R. (2011, April 1–2). Music therapy 360˚: Exploring international involvement [Conference session]. Western Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA, United States. https://www.wramta.org

Kern, P. (2011, March 5–6). Check it out: Music therapy worldwide [Conference keynote]. Inaugural Online Conference for Music Therapists, Annapolis, MD, United State. https://onlineconferenceformusictherapy.com

Kern, P., Humpal, M., Wilson, B., Walworth, D., & Jacobs, L. (2010, November 18–21). imagine: Sharing perspectives and ideas for AMTA’s new early childhood online magazine [Conference roundtable]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2010FinalProgram.pdf

Kern, P., Hamm, E., Fienman, R., Benner, G., & Cummins, M. (2010, November 18–21). AMTAS makes a difference: Sharing success, challenges, and four career paths [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2010FinalProgram.pdf

Kern, P. (2010, November 18–21). Inclusion 2010: Applying the DEC definition to early childhood music therapy [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2010FinalProgram.pdf

Kern, P. (2010, July 16–August 1). Music as an art and science: Applying music for health and well-being. [Conference keynote]. Verbier Music Festival, Verbier, Switzerland. https://www.verbierfestival.com

Kern, P. (2010, May 5–9). Evidence-based practice in early childhood music therapy: A decision-making process [Congress session]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 8th Congress, Cadiz, Spain. 

Kern, P., & WFMT Council Members (2010, May 5–9). Music therapy worldwide: Exploring trends and challenges in research, practice, and education [Congress symposium]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 8th Congress, Cadiz, Spain.

Kern, P. (2012, November 8–10). Considering the evidence: Current music therapy services for young children with autism spectrum disorders [Conference workshop]. Mozart & Science 4th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research into the Effects of Music, Krems, Austria. 

Kern, P. (2012, November 8–10). Making sense of evidence-based practice: Recommendations for early childhood music therapy [Conference session]. Mozart & Science 4th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research into the Effects of Music, Krems, Austria.

Kern, P. (2012, October 11–14). Unlimited: Apps starter kit for early childhood music therapists [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Charles, IL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/12ProgramFINALweb.pdf

Choi, B., Kern, P., Heiderscheit, A., Clements-Cortes, A. Behrens, A. Kim, Y., Kim, K., & Gadberry, A. (2012, October 11–14). Supporting music therapy worldwide: Latest WFMT projects and events [Conference roundtable]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Charles, IL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/12ProgramFINALweb.pdf

LaGasse, B., Kern, P., & Rivera, N. (2012, October 11–14). Research committee present…music therapy and autism: Combining multiple research perspectives to advance our knowledge [Conference panel]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Charles, IL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/12ProgramFINALweb.pdf

Kern, P., Humpal, M., Snell, A. M., Walworth, D., Guerrero, M., & Lim, H. A.  (2012, October 11–14). Winds of change: Contemporary aspects of serving young children with ASD [Conference panel]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Charles, IL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/13/12ProgramFINALweb.pdf

Kern, P. (2012, August 5–8). Tuneful playground interventions: Using music for purposeful outdoor play [Conference session]. Early Childhood Music and Movement Association International Convention, Green Lake, WI, United States. https://ecmma.org

Kern, P. (2012, August 5–8). Tuneful learning experiences: Using music for skill improvement in young children with ASD [Conference special paper]. Early Childhood Music and Movement Association International Convention, Green Lake, WI, United States. https://ecmma.org

Kern, P. (2012, May 14–16). Using music for children’s learning and growth [Paper presentation]. National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute, Chapel Hill, NC, United States. https://inclusioninstitute.fpg.unc.edu/sites/inclusioninstitute.fpg.unc.edu/files/2012/2012_Program.pdf

Kern, P. (2008, November 20–23). Applying evidence-based practice in early childhood music therapy: How Does it work? [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/08_final_program.pdf

Humpal, M., & Kern, P. (2008, November 20–23). SOS early childhood [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/08_final_program.pdf

Kern, P., Tocantins Sampaio, R., Gilbertson, S., Chung, H. W., & Tait, A. (2008, July 22–26). The color of as: Music therapy for young children around the world [Congress roundtable]. World Federation of Music Therapy 12th Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina. https://www.wfmt.info

Kern, P. (2008, May 1–3). Sounds and music: A bridge for young children with visual impairments. [Conference presentation]. Canadian Association of Music Therapists 34th Annual Conference, Quebec, Canada. https://www.musictherapy.ca

Kern, P. (2008, March 27–28). Tuning into acoustic environments: A student project [Conference session]. Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Cherry Hill,  United States. http://mar-amta.org

Kern, P., McLaughlin, B., & Schwartz, E. (2009, November 13–15). SOS early childhood [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/09_program_final.pdf

Kern, P., & McLaughlin, B. (2009, November 13–15). Think green: Applying low-cost and eco-friendly interventions in early childhood music therapy [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/09_program_final.pdf

Kern, P. (2009, October 22–27). Global music therapy: Facing trends and challenges of the 21. century. [Keynote address]. International Forum of Music Therapy on Crisis Intervention, Chengdu, China.

Kern, P. (2009, October 15–18). Tuneful transitions and routines: Using music in children’s daily life [Conference presentation]. Division for Early Childhood 25th Annual International Conference, Albuquerque, NM, United States. https://www.decconference.org

Kern, P. (2009, May 7–9). Songs on the playground: Effective strategies for musical outdoor play. [Conference presentation]. Canadian Association of Music Therapists 35th Annual Conference, Ottawa, Canada. https://www.musictherapy.ca

Kern, P. (2009, March 27–28). Singing our way through the day: Musical transitions and routines for children [Conference session]. Western Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Stockton, CA, United States. https://www.wramta.org

Kern, P. (2009, March 17). Music therapy research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders [Paper presentation]. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Kern, P. (2009, March 17). Global challenges and trends of clinical practice, research, and education in music therapy [Keynote address]. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Inauguration Ceremony of the Bachelor Degree, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Kern, P., & Snell, A. (2006, November 16–19). New adventures: Cutting edge music interventions on the playground [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/06_final_programR.pdf

Kern, P., & Snell, A. (2006, November 16–19). New adventures: Cutting edge music interventions on the playground [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/06_final_programR.pdf

Kern, P. (2006, November 9–11). Together in music: Evaluating the value of music therapy for children with autism in an inclusive setting [Conference workshop]. Korean Music Therapy Association 10th International Conference, Seoul, Korea.

Kern, P., & Wakeford, L. (2006, June 9–10). Playground inclusion: Using creative arts [Conference session]. Very Special Arts International Conference. Washington, D.C., United Sates.

Kern, P. (2008, May 4–6). You and I, we make music: Including children with autism through music [Conference presentation]. Canadian Association of Music Therapists 32th Annual Conference, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. https://www.musictherapy.ca

Kern, P., Braybrook, R., & Watkiss, R. (2008, May 4–6). From the classroom to clinical practice: Music therapy students’ perspective [Conference presentation]. Canadian Association of Music Therapists 32th Annual Conference, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. https://www.musictherapy.ca

Wakeford, L., & Kern, P. (2006, April 27–30). Supporting outdoor play: A practical and evidence-based approach [Conference session]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference,  Charlotte, NC, United States. https://www.aota.org

Kern, P., & Snell, A. (2006, November 16–19). MAPP and more: Music therapy on the playground [Conference session]. Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI, United States. https://www.glr-amta.org

Kern, P., & Lazar, M. (2007, November 14–18). The autism agenda: An evidence-based approach to music therapy [Conference institute]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/AMTA_2007_final_program.pdf

Kern, P., & Wakeford, L. (2007, November 14–18). Playground favorites: An interdisciplinary approach to outdoor play for young children [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/AMTA_2007_final_program.pdf

Kern, P. (2007, August 15–19). Exploring the world through music: Serving infants and toddlers with visual impairments [Congress session]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 7th Congress, Eindhoven, Netherlands. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/9178/8a490eae50431408185adb 8426d569466068.pdf

Kern, P. (2007, March 9–10). Music therapists crossing professions: From direct to consultative services [Conference session]. Western Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. https://www.wramta.org

Kern, P., & McIntosh, L. (2007, March 9–10). Music for personal growth and wellness: A pilot study [Conference session]. Western Region of the American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. https://www.wramta.org

Kaplan, R., Standley, J. M., Kern, P., Forinash, A., & Cassity, M. D. (2006, November 16–19). Conference chair presents: Innovative research designs and topics [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansa City, MO, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/06_final_programR.pdf

Boyle, M. A., Cassity, M. A., Darrow, A.-A., Kern, P., & Standley, J. M. (2005, November 17–20). Beyond fear of failure: Breaking new grounds in clinical practice [Conference panel]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/05_final_program.pdf

Kern, P. (2005, November 17–20). Hear and feel: Music therapy for infants and toddlers with visual impairments [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/05_final_program.pdf

Kern, P. (2005, October). Music for daily life: A community-based approach to music therapy [Paper presentation]. University of Windsor School of Music Take 4 Series, Windsor, Canada.

Kern, P. (2005, October). Enhancing outdoor play: A musical and evidence-based approach [Paper presentation]. Monroe County Intermediate School District Grand Opening of the Music Adventure Playground Project, Monroe, MI, United States.

Kern, P. (2005, July 22–26). Let’s play outside: Providing music therapy services in children’s natural environments [Congress session]. World Federation of Music Therapy 11th Congress, Brisbane, Australia. https://www.wfmt.info

Kern, P., & Wakeford, L. (2005, January). Supporting outdoor play for preschoolers with and without disabilities [Paper presentation]. Day for Day Care, Chapel Hill, NC, United States. 

Kern, P. (2004, November 17–21). Beyond clinical practice: Using single subject experimental designs in early interventions settings [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Austin, TX, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/Final04.pdf

Wakeford, L., Kern, P., Barbre, L., Hendren, L., & Springer, S. (2004, October). Supporting outdoor play: A practical and evidence-based approach [Conference session]. North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Greensboro, NC, United States.

Kern, P. (2004, June 16–20). Making friends in music: Including children with autism in an interactive play setting [Congress keynote]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 6th Congress, Jyväskylä, Finland.

Kern, P. (2004, February). Music makes a difference: Music therapy as a service in EI/ECSE [Paper presentation]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Allied Health, TelAbility Project, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.

Kern, P. (2004, November 20–23). Let’s sing together! – Integrated therapy in early intervention [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MI, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/03_final_program.pdf

Kern, P. (2003, September). Phillip’s groove: Integrating young children with autism on childcare playgrounds [Conference session]. European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music 5^th Triennial Conference, Hanover University of Music and Drama, Germany.

Kern, P. (2003, July). Music therapy: An integrated service in early intervention [Paper presentation]. University of Witten-Herdecke, Research Symposium II, Schaufenster der Forschung [Research Showcase], Witten-Herdecke, Germany.

Kern, P. (2003, July). Using music therapy with teachers and caregivers for the integration of young children with autism in a child care program [Poster presentation]. University of Witten-Herdecke 1st Poster Day, Witten-Herdecke, Germany.

Kern, P. (2003, July). Music therapy: A related service in early intervention [Paper presentation]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Division of Occupational Science, Department of Allied Health, Research Forum, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.

Kern, P. (2002, October 31–November 3). Hey You: Integrating children with autism on childcare playgrounds [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/02_final_program.pdf

Kern, P. (2002, July). Using music therapy with teachers and caregivers for the integration of children with autism in childcare centers [Paper presentation]. University of Witten-Herdecke, Research Symposium I, Schaufenster der Forschung [Research Showcase], Witten-Herdecke, Germany.

Kern, P. (2002, July 23–28). A song for you: Integrating children with autism in childcare classes [Congress session]. World Federation of Music Therapy 10th Congress, Oxford, England. https://www.wfmt.info

Kern, P. (2002, April). Using music therapy with teachers and caregivers for the integration of children with autism in childcare centers [Paper presentation]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Division TEACCH, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.

Kern, P. (2001, October 24–28). A song for you: Integration of children with autism in childcare classes [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/01_final_program.pdf

Kern, P., & Ellis, G. (2001, October 24–28). Get into the beat: Schlagwerk instruments and their therapeutic use [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/01_final_program.pdf

Kern, P. (2001, June). The Sound Path: Finding my way on the playground [Congress paper]. European Confederation of Music Therapy 5th Congress, Naples, Italy.

Kern, P. (2000, July). Pediatric interventions [Panel presentation]. North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Division of Occupational Science, Department of Allied Health, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.

Kern, P. (2000, November 15–19). The Sound Path: Finding my way on the playground [Conference session]. American Music Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MI, United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/00_final_program.pdf

Kern, P. (1999, July 19–22). The role of music therapy in early intervention: The case study of Denny [Clinical practice forum]. World Federation of Music Therapy 9th Congress, Washington, D.C., United States. https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/99_Final_Program.pdf