Music Therapy Rocks
What does a Music Therapist do, and what should I expect from a Music Therapist?
Here are some examples with pictures:
Movement to Music
Vestibular Activities
with Music
Making song
choices
Playing 
Rhythm Instruments
Singing using 
fingerplay
Rhythm Exercises
Movement to Music
Vestibular Activities
with Music
Making song
choices
Playing Rhythm Instruments
Singing using fingerplay
Rhythm Exercises Range of Motion 
When someone asks about Music Therapy, the first thing the therapist should do is an initial assessment. This will show the present level of functioning of the individual, and assess to see if and how that person will benefit from music therapy.
Once it is established that music therapy will be benefical, then the therapist will come up with goals and objectives for a treatment plan. In most cases, there are other therapists involved, and/or the involvement of staff and/or family. The music therapist will collaborate with the other team members, to put together the best treatment plan to meet the overall goals and objectives, by using the areas of strength of the individual.
Once it is established that music therapy will be benefical, then the therapist will come up with goals and objectives for a treatment plan. In most cases, there are other therapists involved, and/or the involvement of staff and/or family. The music therapist will collaborate with the other team members, to put together the best treatment plan to meet the overall goals and objectives, by using the areas of strength of the individual.
