Dr. Petra Kern, owner of Music Therapy Consulting, is adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Louisville and former President of the World Federation of Music Therapy. Her award-winning research conducted at UNCs FPG Child Development Center focuses on inclusion of young children with ASD in childcare settings. She currently serves as the editor-in-chief of the early childhood online magazine imagine and sits on the Board of Director of the Certification Board for Music Therapists. A frequent international speaker and guest lecturer, she shares her expertise with colleagues, students, and clients worldwide.