Music Therapy: Atlanta Public Schools
Transcript: Received a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Music Therapy from AMTA approved college Obtained Music Therapy Certification through the Certification Board of Music Therapy Obtained state licensure from states in which it's required Music Therapists Use music to reach non-musical goals Received Bachelor's Degree or higher in Music Therapy Certified and licensed therapist Develops individualized sessions Utilizes the therapeutic process Music Therapy: The What According to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), "Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program...music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals" 1. Initial Assessment 2. Treatment Plan 3. Implement Treatment Plan 4. Re-assess 5. Closure Music Therapy in my Classroom: How can I help? Music is motivating Music is non-verbal Music is multi-sensory experience Music is processed in both hemispheres of the brain Music is social Music is structured Language/Communication Production, Turn-taking, Non-verbal, Physical/Motor Gross/Fine motor skills, Side Neglect Cognition Attention, Academics, Problem solving Sensory Integration Tactile, Auditory, Proprioceptive Social Sharing, Group cohesion Emotional Self-expression, Feelings, Coping skills Music Therapy: The Why Music Therapy in Atlanta Public Schools Music Educators Teach musical skills/knowledge Received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education Teaching Certificate Develops lesson plans that may not be individualized Does not utilize the therapeutic process Music Therapy: The Process Music Therapy: Education Music Therapy: The Who Participate with students in session Models expected behaviors; gives opportunity to observe students' behaviors Allow all students to participate regardless of behavior prior to session Allow the Music Therapist to voice if a student needs to be removed Keep the classroom quiet of noise not related to music therapy Assist with hand-over-hand participation if neccessary; assist MT with instruments/communication devices Communicate with the Music Therapist to best determine goals and interventions Music Therapy: In the Classroom 4-year degree in Music Therapy Program, 6 month internship 1200 hours of clinical training Musical Foundation Clinical Foundation Music Therapy Foundation Music Therapy Vs. Music Education Created in 2014-2015 with Adaptive Art Program Currently functions within Fine Arts Department Currently Serves: Elementary Level (K-5) Moderate Intellectual Disabilities and Severe/Profound Intellectual Disabilities Current on-staff Music Therapist: Kimber Davison, MTBC kdavison@atlanta.k12.ga.us Music Therapy in Atlanta Public Schools
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