The core service NMTSA offers is individualized NMT sessions. Sessions may be held at the NMTSA clinic or via teletherapy. Most often these are weekly, hour-long, one-on-one sessions with the client's regular NMTSA therapist. A new client will begin the process through an assessment, after which the therapist will create a specialized treatment plan, complete with therapeutic goals derived from the assessment session as well as parent/caregiver input. Regular sessions will then commence and the treatment plan is updated and evaluated on a regular basis. 

To inquire about receiving 1:1 NMT services through NMTSA, please fill out our Online Referral Form.

ASSESSMENT

The first meeting between therapist and client is in the form of an assessment. The assessment provides and detailed evaluation of the client in three major areas: sensorimotor (ability to walk, start and stop movement, control of arms and legs), speech and language (level of communication, speech ability), and cognition (concentration, hearing, level of interactivity). A copy of the assessment is provided to the client's family/caregivers, as well as an explanation from the therapist.

TREATMENT PLAN

After the assessment process, the therapist will create an individualized treatment plan for the client based on the results of the assessment as well as parent/caregiver input. The treatment plan outlines client goals that will be worked on during weekly therapy sessions. Every six months, an review is completed to update the treatment plan with accomplished goals, set new goals, and report on client progress.

WEEKLY SESSIONS

During each session, the therapist will use various NMT interventions to help their client work toward the goals outlined in the treatment plan. For a description of what NMT methods are used for specific neurologic conditions, please visit our Who We Serve page. The final 5-10 minutes of each session is reserved for the therapist to update the parent/caregiver on what was worked on, the client's progress toward goals, as well as strategies and techniques to use at home during the week to help continue therapeutic progress.

Group Neurologic Music Therapy Sessions

Adapted Instrument Lessons

Adapted Lessons are specialized private music lessons for individuals with disabilities.  Teachers are certified neurological music therapists who integrate therapeutic supports into the lesson to optimize learning. 

Lessons offered: guitar, ukulele, drums, piano, and voice

COST

$45.00 per 30 minute lesson

REGISTRATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To register, or for more information, please email register@nmtsa.org.

To learn more, download a our brochure on adapted lessons, or visit the Adapted Music Lessons Page. 

Social Skills Programs

NMTSA periodically designs and offers a variety of communication/social skills programs created to meet the specific needs of the participants.

Connections Communication Groups for Diverse Communicators

REGISTRATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information, please contact bkracht@nmtsa.org 

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