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Project

Music Therapy Services Clinic

Center:

WV-Center for Excellence in Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Lesley Cottrell
[email protected]
304-293-4692

Project Description:

Music Therapy targets non-musical goals through the use of musical interventions by a board-certified music therapist. Therapeutic goals and interventions are tailored to each clients strengths and needs. Music Therapy Goals Target Physical fine and gross motor skills Emotional and behavioral skills Cognitive and academic skills Communication and social skills Music Therapy Interventions Motivate through music Create music- Sing & Play Instruments Move to music Listen to music

Keyword(s):

music therapy, creative arts, clinic services, lifespan, evidence-based

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, Regional