Music Therapy Services

Music therapy uses music-based activities—like singing, playing instruments, or creating songs—to support a student’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development. These services are provided by a board-certified music therapist and are designed to help students work toward goals outlined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Range of Services:

Direct  Services

• Reinforcement and support of academic concepts and goals through musical activities

• Encouraging positive behavior through musical reinforcement

• Encouraging expressive communication through singing and vocal play

• Support social interaction and peer engagement within structured music-making experiences

• Supporting fine and gross motor development through instrument play, movement, and action songs

• Increasing attention and focus through structured musical routines and predictable patterns

• Practicing regulation strategies using musical cues and strategies

• Actively collaborating/cotreating with staff during sessions to promote generalization across settings.

Consultation Services

• Consultation with teachers, therapists, and support staff

• Integration of music therapy strategies into classroom routines

• Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings

Resources:

MISD Music Resource Google Doc 

Music Resources

Kidlinks 

https://www.kidlinks.org/playground

American Music Therapy Association

 https://www.musictherapy.org/