Music Therapy as a Related Service

Music Therapy is considered a Related Service within IDEA, similar to occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech and language therapy. Increasingly, school districts are realizing the value of music therapy services and are providing individuals with music therapy as a related service.

To learn more about how music therapy can be included in your child’s IEP explore the resources below.

Read our article, “Music Therapy and the IEP.”

Consider whether or not your child would qualify for music therapy based on this checklist.
Determining the Appropriateness of a Music Therapy Assessment

Read the Letter from the Department of Education which states that music therapy is an approved related service and is included within IDEA.

Want more information about how music therapy could be part of your child’s IEP? Please call us at 781-665-0700.