Musical Therapy

  Provide a brief description of your population/disorder (2-4 paragraphs). Do not use quotes and make sure the description allows the reader to easily understand the nature of the disorder. You may use statistics (ie., this disorder effects appox. 2% of all babies born in the United States) with each of your references cited. Potential Need Areas (10%) Break down the needs of your population by the domains of your choice (the following is various examples under each domain). Please remember, you do not have to address every domain area. Please elaborate on each of the chosen needs areas and how it impacts your population. Physical: Decrease pain perception Heart rate stability Sequenced motor movement Emotional: Increase self-esteem Effective Coping Skills Behavioral: Anger Management Conflict Resolution Skills On-task behavior Direction following Successful transition between activities Social: Increased interaction Opportunity for social interaction Identification of support group Communication: Increased use of gestures Increased eye contact Increased vocal utterance of “oooo” sound Academic: Identification of primary colors Body part identification Spiritual: Exploration and identification of meaning in life Identification of life’s purpose Assessment (10%) How would you assess the needs of this population? You may use a standard assessment form (cite and provide copy of), or create your own form based on standardized form. Must be detailed in what areas you would assess and how you would complete the assessment (what sources/methods would you use). You do not need to complete an actual assessment, just demonstrate to me that you have thought about how and what you would assess with the given population.