More About the Process

Steps to obtaining services for someone you know:

Step 1 – Make A Referral

• Parents: Click here to view and print the Music Therapy Referral Checklist Form. Complete the form and fax/mail it to our agency.
• Teachers/Therapists:  Click here to view and print the Music Therapy Referral Checklist Form. Complete and submit one copy of each to the school district and one to our agency.
• We will schedule a music therapy assessment upon receiving the pertinent paperwork from the parent and Committee on Special Education for children 3 years old or older.

Step 2 – Music Therapy Assessment

• Our qualified therapists schedule and conduct music therapy assessments upon receiving a referral and appropriate paperwork from a parent, teacher, therapist, the Committee on Preschool Special Education, or the Committee on Special Education.
• The assessment includes a review of current service reports, parent/teacher/therapist interviews, observations in a non-music setting, and implementation of music in a similar setting.
• The data collected is compiled and presented in a Music Therapy Assessment Report.
• Recommendations/Goals/Objectives are provided when there is proof of eligibility.

Step 3 – Determining Appropriate Setting for Services

• A child under the age of 3 years old can receive services in the home, daycare, or at our center.
• A child who is 3 – 5 years old can receive services in the home, daycare, in a pre-school setting, or at our center.
  • The Committee on Preschool Special Education determines the most appropriate setting for services when included on the IEP.
  • Parents choose their preferred setting when paying privately for services.
• A child who is 5 – 21 years old can receive services in the home, daycare, in school, or at our center.
  • The Committee on Special Education requires services to be provided within the school setting.
  • Parents choose their preferred setting when paying privately for services.
• An individual who is 21 year or older can attend a class or a lesson in the community, the home or at our center.

Step 4 – Scheduling and Beginning Therapy

• After receiving approval to begin services the assigned therapist will contact the teacher, therapist and/or parent to schedule the approved frequency of sessions.
• Once our agency receives the IEP documenting music therapy and a start date, or a private contract from the parent, services will begin.

Step 5 – Monitoring Progress

• Our therapists will complete and provide quarterly and annual reports to document progress, strengths and needs.
• Our therapists are always open to receiving contacts from parents, teachers and service providers.
• Our therapists will attend annual meetings to share pertinent information and provide future recommendations.