(858) 831‐0387Archive for the ‘Special Education’ Category
Neurologic Music Therapy in Special Education
The Coast Music Therapy staff take a field trip from San Diego, California to Colorado State University for a 4-day training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT). Our team of board certified music therapists updated their knowledge on the latest brain-based music therapy treatment and research during this intensive 30-hour course. …
View samples of music therapy goals for the special education setting. Music therapy goals for a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) support skill development in areas such as communication, academic learning, daily living skills, motor functioning, social skills, behavior, and mental health. These are common goal areas of students with diagnoses …
California Music Therapists Need Your Help!
A simple email from you can make a difference for the future of music therapy in special education. Whether you are one of the many California music therapists, a special education provider, teacher, psychologist, social worker, doctor, behavior therapist, parent, grandparent, or just a public citizen who is a supporter …
Ask the Director: Music Therapy in Special Education
What are the legal differences between private music therapy and music therapy as an IEP-based service? Coast Music Therapy Director, Michelle Lazar, MA, MT-BC (Autism Specialist & Music Therapist) answers frequently asked questions regarding music therapy in special education versus music therapy provided in an after-school or clinic-based setting.
Special Education Band and Orchestra Inclusion Tips
Learn ways to make music class accessible for students with autism and other special needs with these special education band and orchestra inclusion adaptations. Music shouldn’t be ruled out as a general education class for special learners. Help out your school music teachers by sharing this article on music inclusion …
San Diego Special Education Music Workshop
Expand your use of music in the preschool and elementary school setting with our “It’s a Snap” San Diego special education music workshop. Are you a special education provider looking to add some new strategies to your classroom music tool kit? This workshop targets simple and effective ways to enhance preschool and …
Music Therapy for Inclusion Settings
Music can bridge the gap between children with and without disabilities. Music is universal, spanning all cultures, ages, and abilities. We’ve seen incredible things happen with music therapy for inclusion settings when music is used to facilitate social interaction and understanding between students at differing ability levels.
