Collaborative roles of music therapists and teachers for students on the autism spectrum: An integrative review.

Introduction: Music therapists and school teachers often collaborate to support the educational and developmental needs of students on the autism spectrum. Clarifying their roles can strengthen teamwork and improve student outcomes. Thus, this integrative review examines their collaborative relation...

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Publicado en:Nordic Journal of Music Therapy Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 160 - 181
Autores principales: Ng, Estelle L. E., Lee, Jin Hyung
Formato: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Mar2026
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          Ng, Estelle L. E.
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        affil: Art Therapy and Music Therapy Unit, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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          Collaboration
          Music Therapists Psychosocial Factors
          Teachers Psychosocial Factors
          Faculty Role
          Professional Role
          Autism Spectrum Disorder Therapy
          Students with Disabilities
          Teamwork
          Human
          Systematic Review
          Child, Preschool
          Child
          Adolescence
          Male
          Female
          Music Therapy
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          Child, Preschool: 2-5 years
          Child: 6-12 years
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      ab: Introduction: Music therapists and school teachers often collaborate to support the educational and developmental needs of students on the autism spectrum. Clarifying their roles can strengthen teamwork and improve student outcomes. Thus, this integrative review examines their collaborative relationships, exploring the goals, music interventions, and professional titles used for these interventions to inform professional development. Method: A thorough search of five online databases was conducted, complemented by a hand search of major music therapy journals. The selected studies were analyzed based on the integrative review methodology. Results: Twelve publications were identified. Analysis of these studies revealed that music therapists and teachers each performed distinct roles during collaboration, tailored to their areas of expertise. The review also demonstrated that collaborative work targeted a wide range of goal domains and utilized a variety of interventions. Discussion: This review provided insights into the nature of consultations provided by both music therapists and teachers. The review also suggested factors that music therapists should consider when selecting or designing musical materials for teacher-mediated interventions. Implications for further collaborative practice and potential research directions are discussed.
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