San Diego Music Therapy School Specialists

San Diego Music Therapy School Specialists

Since 1999, Coast Music Therapy has had the pleasure of working with more than 1,000 students in over 25 San Diego county school districts. Under the direction of music therapist and autism specialist Michelle Lazar, MA, MT-BC our team of Board Certified Music Therapists are passionate about helping children and teens with special needs shine.

As indicated in the California special education law, music therapy can be mandated as part of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) when found to be educationally necessary.  Using music-assisted learning interventions, we help students make educational progress, access their learning environment, and integrate with peers of all ability levels.

IEP-Based Music Therapy

• Music therapy as a related service through the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Consultation, direct intervention, demonstration, and development of resources to assist in educational progress
• Co-treatment with school speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, paraprofessionals, teachers, and other staff
• Assessment and evaluation to determine if music therapy is educationally required for a student

After-School Programs

While Coast Music Therapy does not offer services outside of the school/IEP setting, get in touch and we can help refer to you a San Diego-based Board Certified Music Therapist who offers in-person, in-home, or virtual services.