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A/Prof Grace Thompson has worked with disabled children and young people, and their families, for over 20 years within the early childhood and special education sectors. With expertise in mixed methods research, her research focuses on understanding how accessible music making can foster interpersonal relationships and social connection. Grace is author of the book “Goal processes in music therapy”, and co-editor of the book “Music Therapy with Families: Therapeutic Approaches and Theoretical Perspectives”.