Music therapy clinical assessment -- A data-based decision making model in music therapy -- Reviewing in music therapy assessment -- Interviewing in music therapy assessment -- Observation in music therapy assessment -- Testing in music therapy assessment -- Referral in music therapy assessment -- Initial assessment in music therapy -- Planning music therapy treatment -- Monitoring progress in music therapy -- Evaluating treatment effectiveness and termination -- Appendix A. Sample release of information authorization form -- Appendix B. Sample interview guide -- Appendix C. Interval recording sheet -- Appendix D. Planned activity check (placheck) recording sheet -- Appendix E. List of music therapy assessment tools -- Appendix F. Standard score conversion table -- Appendix G. Sample music therapy referral form -- Appendix H. Referral-centered initial assessment form -- Appendix I. Assessment planning sheet -- Appendix J. Music therapy goals and objectives form.
Summary:
"...[the author] brings together the essential components of clinical assessment that include reviewing extant client histories, interviewing clients, and documenting testing and clinical observations which allow the music therapy clinician to make informed treatment decisions...This manual focuses on assessment with an emphasis on how it plays a role during all stages of treatment process...it provides guidelines on how to conduct an assessment by linking referral, initial assessment, treatment planning, progress monitoring, treatment evaluation, and termination..."--Back cover.
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