Through an Initial Assessment, the music
therapist first identifies the person’s needs
and strengths in socio-emotional, psycho-motor
and cognitive areas. It will also highlight his/
her tendencies and musical preferences. An
Individual Intervention Plan is then devised
to include overall goals such as: strengthening
his/her self-esteem, developing his/her attention
span, gaining control over his/her verbal, motor
and social impulses, acquiring communication
strategies, etc. The young person then attends
group or individual sessions according to his/
her needs.