What Do Music Therapists Do?

       After assessing the strengths and needs of each child, qualified music therapists

       develop a treatment plan with goals and objectives and then provide the indicated

       treatment.

       Music therapists structure the use of both instrumental and  vocal music strategies to

       facilitate changes that are non-musical in nature.  They may improvise or compose

       music with children, accompany and conduct group music experiences, provide

       instrument instruction, direct music and movement activities, or structure music

       listening opportunities.

       Music therapists provide services for children with psychiatric disorders, developmental

       disabilities, speech and hearing impairments, physical disabilities, neurological

       impairments, and many other special needs.  Depending on the assessed goals of

       each child involved, music therapy sessions are offered on an individual or group basis.

       Music therapists are usually members of an interdisciplinary team of health care

       professionals who work collaboratively to address each child's treatment needs.

For additional information about Music Therapy

 please contact:

 The American Music Therapy Association

8455 Colesville Road Suite 1000

Silver Spring, MD 20910

301-589-3300

www.musictherapy.org