APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Evaluating the Impact of Music Therapy on Children's Socioemotional and Behavioral Functioning in Head Start
- Amanda Yelverton
University of North Florida - Katherine Matheny
- Dawn Witherspoon
University of North Florida
Abstract
This research proposal seeks to evaluate the impact of music therapy interventions on children's socio-emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning in Head Start. Early childhood screeners will be utilized to assess the feasibility and benefits of biweekly music therapy sessions aimed to improve the holistic development of underserved Head Start children.