Did you know that music therapy is a related service under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? It can be included on a student’s IEP if, through a specific assessment process, it is determined that music therapy is required for the student to benefit from his/her educational program. How do I get music therapy...
Read more →Reassessment Ongoing Assessment Once music therapy sessions have begun, the music therapist takes data on the client’s responses throughout each session, in direct correlation with the goals and outcomes outlined in the Music Therapy Treatment Plan. Through this process, the music therapist is constantly assessing emerging skills and reassessing skills that are developing. These...
Read more →This month, I wanted to share with you what brought me to music therapy and a little bit of why I love it. Since I can remember I have loved music. Just ask my family, when I was younger I sang my conversations to my parents, and spent a whole car ride with my...
Read more →Music Therapy Assessment Preparing for Your Initial Visit Our Paperwork Once your assessment is scheduled, it’s time to fill out paperwork. (We promise it gets better after this part!) It is very important that we receive your completed Face Sheet and Scheduler form no less than 48 hours before your first appointment. If we...
Read more →Hello everyone! I’m Megan, the new music therapist here at Noteable Progressions! I just wanted to take some time to introduce myself, as you will be seeing me around the office and community. I’m from the beautiful Catskill mountains in Upstate New York. Have you ever heard the story of Rip Van Winkle, who...
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