Music Therapy in the



Parents, Therapists, and Teachers:

Please read ALL information on these pages carefully, particularly noting the difference between the two ways in which music therapy may be provided in the public schools. Always work towards cooperation not confrontation when requesting music therapy assessments/services. On the last page of this section, we have recommended some excellent resources: check them out!

PUBLIC SCHOOL TOPICS/LINKS

• Overview
• Music Therapy as a Related Service
• Music Therapy as Educational Enrichment
• Before You Request a Music Therapy Assessment...
• Five Things to Remember
• Resources

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No use without written permission from one of the authors.

We're sorry, but we cannot reply to individual inquiries, (no matter when your paper is due!). If you find a significant error, however, please let us know. Contact AMTA to find a music therapist, music therapy internship site, or university music therapy program near you.

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