Publications 

Kern, P. (2024). Music therapy in the USA: Transformation of the professional landscape. Musik und Gesundheit, 45, 25–26. https://reichert-verlag.de/de/buchreihen/musik_reihen/musik_musik_und_gesundsein

Kern, P. (2023). Music therapy 2.0: Expanding early childhood services in a digital world. In E. Phan Quoc, A. Burghardt-Distl, C. Flower, A. Oldfield & E. Hernandez-Ruiz (Eds.), Symposium Music Therapy with Families Proceedings (pp. 47–48). Music Therapy with Families Hub. https://doi.org/10.21939/mt-family_symp

Tague, D. B. & Kern, P. (2023). Seven best survey design tips. Proceedings of the 17. World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today 18(1), 128–129. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Knott, D., Kern, P., & Block, S. (2023). Digital music therapy 2.0: Reflecting, connecting, and innovating with the global community. Proceedings of the 17. World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today 18(1), 248–249. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P., Register, D., Chimpiboon, P., Selvarajah, I. V., Ramesh, B., Putri, K. K., Philip, S., & Cruel, C. R. (2023). Better together: Building an international support network. Proceedings of the 17. World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today 18(1), 252–253. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P., & Ruffner, A. (2023). imagine presents…Reflecting to innovate in early childhood music therapy. Proceedings of the 17. World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today 18(1), 199–200. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P., & Gooding, L. (2023). Music therapy telepractice: Should I stay or should I go? Proceedings of the 17. World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today 18(1), 248–249. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P. (2023). What does ChatGPT say? imagine 14(1), 61–69. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. (2022). International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute (Report). imagine 13(1), 50–54. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2022). Students’ perception of online learning during COVID-19: A U.S.-based music therapy survey. Journal of Music Therapy, 59(2), 127–155 . https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thac003

Kern, P., & Furman, A. (2021). Inside early childhood music therapy: Exploring a flexible online service delivery model during COVID-19. imagine 12(1), 12-23. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. (2021). Division for Early Childhood 36th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families (Report). imagine 12(1), 55-58. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Schneck, J. & Kern, P. (2020). Passport to excellence: CBMT’s international opportunities. Proceedings of the 16. World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today, 17(1), 191–192. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2020). Mastering barriers: Responses from the global music therapy community. Special issue of Music Therapy Today, 17(1), 193–194. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P., Viljoen, H., Birch, J., Foster, K., Riedl, H., Register, D., Sato, K., & Federico, G. (2020). Special issue of Music Therapy Today, 17(1), 254–255. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Detmer, M. R., Kern, P., Jacobi-Vessels, J., & King, K. M. (2020). Intergenerational music therapy: Effects on literacy, physical functioning, self-worth, and interactions. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 18(2), 175–195. https://doi.org/10.1080/15350770.2019.1670318

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2019). Moving the profession forward: Governmental recognition, increased access, and competitive pay. Music Therapy Today, 15(1), 134–157. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P., Brocqueville, R., & von Richter, V. (2018). Outdoor play: Making a playground accessible for children with multiple disabilities. imagine, 9(1), 34–37. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P., Sato, K. Federico, G., Poopityastaporn, P., & Stachyra, K. (2018). The color of us: Moving forward with inclusion programming worldwide. Proceedings of the 15. World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today, 14(1), 31–32. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P., Mori-Inoue, S., Sato, K., Yamaura, K., Shiokawa, K., Katagiri, J., & Chiashi, M. (2018). Intercultural competences: Inspiring students, practitioner, and academics across generations and nations. Proceedings of the 15. World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today, 14(1), 33–34. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P., & Tague, D. (2017). Music therapy practice status and trends worldwide: An international survey study. Journal of Music Therapy, 54(3), 255-286. doi:10.1093/jmt/thx011

Detmer, M., & Kern, P., (2017). Young and old together: Implementing an intergenerational music therapy program. imagine 8(1), 60–65. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P., & Tague D. B. (2017). How do music therapists work with young children? Findings from an international survey of music therapists worldwide [Infographic]. imagine 8(1), 59. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. (2017). International Meeting for Autism Research (Report). imagine 8(1), 18–20. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P., & Tague, D. B. (2017). It’s time to share the data: Outcomes of the international survey study. Proceedings of the 15. World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today, 13(1), 238–239. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Detmer, M. R., Kern, P., Jacobi-Vessels, J., & King, K. M. (2017). Intergenerational music therapy: Bridging the generational gap through community-based music making. Proceedings of the 15. World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today, 13(1), 219–220. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

DeLoach, D., & Kern, P. (2016). What prospective students should know about music therapy and early childhood [Infographic]. imagine 7(1), 105. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. (2016). More than an event: Extending the learning national early childhood inclusion institute report. imagine 7(1), 18–19. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. (2016). Organizations: At your service. imagine 7(1), 152–153. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P., & Fienman, R. (2016). Color of us: A note to […] from music therapists around the world. imagine 7(1), 141–147. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P., & Hayhurst, B. (2016). Skill generalization: Intentional use of apps in music therapy sessions and beyond. imagine 7(1), 98–101. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. (2015). Organizational leadership development: Investing in students. Music Therapy Today, 11(2), 96–105. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

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. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P. (2015). Inclusion practices in music therapy: Creating a win-win situation for everyone. imagine 6(1), 40–43. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. (2015). Click it: Inclusion info at your fingertips. imagine 6(1), 126–127. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. , Fienman, R. (2015). Color of us: Inclusion programming worldwide. imagine 6(1), 110–121. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. (2014). Did you know? Clinical practice trends in music therapy and ASD. imagine 5(1), 46–47. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. (2014). Empower me: Family-centered practice. imagine 5(1), 122-124.

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. 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. 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. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P., Lindahl Jacobsen, S., Tuomi, K., Georgiadi, E., Stachyra, K., Flower, C., & Stegemann, 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.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. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

Kern, P. (2013). Apps Starter Kit für Musiktherapeuten. [Apps starter kit for music therapists]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 34(4), 370–176. https://www.vr-elibrary.de/journal/muum

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. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/50.4.274

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. https://doi.org/10.1177/1096250613491122

Kern, P. (2013). Parents can: Ideas for parents of children with visual impairments. imagine 4(1), 93. http://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz

Kern, P. (2011). Cool music apps for little ones. imagine 2(1), 91. www.imagine.musictherapy.biz.

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. www.imagine.musictherapy.biz.

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. 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. http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.

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. https://doi.org/10.1093/mtp/28.2.116

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). www.imagine.musictherapy.biz.

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. The World Federation of Music Therapy. http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/Article_by_Regional_Liaisons_files/Anniversary%20Paper_Regional%20Liaisons%202010.pdf

Kern, P. (2010). Historical Aspects of WFMT. Three core questions for seven presidents. The World Federation of Music Therapy. http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/About_WFMT_files/Kern,%20P.%20%282010%29%20Historical%20Aspects%20of%20WFMT.pdf

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. https://doi.org/10.1177/1096250608328894

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. https://www.questia.com/library/journal/1P3-1444319871/the-effects-of-listening-to-recorded-percussion-music

Kern, P., & Wakeford, L. (2007). Supporting outdoor play for young children: The zone model of playground supervision. Young Children, 62(5), 12–16. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc

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. https://doi.org/10.1093/mtp/25.1.43

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. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-006-0272-1

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. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/43.4.270

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.

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 10^th 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 5^th 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. https://www.ata.org/members/tinnitus-today-latest-issue

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., & Wolery, M. (2002). The Sound Path: Adding music to a childcare playground. Young Exceptional Children, 5(3), 12–20. https://doi.org/10.1177/109625060200500302

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. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/38.2.149

Kern, P. (2001). Auf der Suche nach dem amerikanischen Tinnitus [On search of the American Tinnitus]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 22, 382–384.https://www.vr-elibrary.de/journal/muum

Kern, P. (1999). Musiktherapie: Globale Musik–Viele Stimmen, ein Lied. [Music therapy: Global music–many voices, one song]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 20(3), 286-289. https://www.vr-elibrary.de/journal/muum

Kern, P. (1999). Neue Spiel-und Kinderlieder (Rezension). [New playsongs for children, (Book Review)]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 29(3), 297–298. https://www.vr-elibrary.de/journal/muum

Kern, P. (1998). Singend, Spielend, Lernend. Spiel-und Musizierlieder (Rezension). [Sing, play, learn. Playsongs (Book Review)]. Musiktherapeutische Umschau, 19(2), 130. https://www.vr-elibrary.de/journal/muum