Treatment Implementation
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Rationales
Included
, MT for Development of Communication Skills with ID 1) music attention control exercises- tracking, locating, identifying, and
discriminating among sounds
2) therapeutic music experiences- pitch discrimination, articulation, vocal range, and
vocal quality
MT for Development of Leisure skills with ID 1) learning an instrument/practicing
2) learning how to retrieve music from library or online
etc
MT for Development of Pre-Academic Skills with ID 1)Therapeutic music experiences in a group- attention training for waiting for a cue
to play
2) Sequential direction play- following one-two-three step directions in music
3)music experiences for eye contact- allows for behavior modifications when eye
contact length becomes prolonged
MT interventions for development of motor skills with ID movement activities to promote interaction in the environment
i.e. simple tasks: foot tapping, nodding head to beat OR complex tasks: steps of an
intricate folk dance
MT interventions for social/emotional skills with ID 1) Hello Song- encourages turn taking, greeting members, and teaches names of
members
2) pleasurable music activity/performing on instruments/listening or moving to
music/singing or creating music- provides positive reinforcement opportunities and
redirection for inappropriate behaviors through replacement of another behavior
Neurologic music therapy techniques that address Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS)
sensorimotor domains are? Patterned Sensory Enhancement (PSE)
Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP)
therapeutic relationship characterized by a set of clear boundaries for behaviors that serves as a framework
in which trust is established, respect is engendered, power is clarified, and personal
closeness is not social in nature
Validation therapy reliable therapy to help disoriented people reduce stress and aggression and to
restore a sense of worth and well-being
psychotherapy talk therapy
cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on changing catastrophic or irrational thoughts that trigger anxiety
i.e. individual may be taught techniques to reduce the fear response by using
special relaxation techniques during gradual exposure to the fearful stimulus
free association therapy technique that includes the exploration of dreams
How may a music therapist explore unconscious material Through guided music listening, guided imagery, or improvisational interventions
with a client?
2026 | Study Guide,
Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Exam Review
Updated Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, MT for Development of Communication Skills with ID 1) music attention control exercises- tracking, locating, identifying, and
discriminating among sounds
2) therapeutic music experiences- pitch discrimination, articulation, vocal range, and
vocal quality
MT for Development of Leisure skills with ID 1) learning an instrument/practicing
2) learning how to retrieve music from library or online
etc
MT for Development of Pre-Academic Skills with ID 1)Therapeutic music experiences in a group- attention training for waiting for a cue
to play
2) Sequential direction play- following one-two-three step directions in music
3)music experiences for eye contact- allows for behavior modifications when eye
contact length becomes prolonged
MT interventions for development of motor skills with ID movement activities to promote interaction in the environment
i.e. simple tasks: foot tapping, nodding head to beat OR complex tasks: steps of an
intricate folk dance
MT interventions for social/emotional skills with ID 1) Hello Song- encourages turn taking, greeting members, and teaches names of
members
2) pleasurable music activity/performing on instruments/listening or moving to
music/singing or creating music- provides positive reinforcement opportunities and
redirection for inappropriate behaviors through replacement of another behavior
Neurologic music therapy techniques that address Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS)
sensorimotor domains are? Patterned Sensory Enhancement (PSE)
Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP)
therapeutic relationship characterized by a set of clear boundaries for behaviors that serves as a framework
in which trust is established, respect is engendered, power is clarified, and personal
closeness is not social in nature
Validation therapy reliable therapy to help disoriented people reduce stress and aggression and to
restore a sense of worth and well-being
psychotherapy talk therapy
cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on changing catastrophic or irrational thoughts that trigger anxiety
i.e. individual may be taught techniques to reduce the fear response by using
special relaxation techniques during gradual exposure to the fearful stimulus
free association therapy technique that includes the exploration of dreams
How may a music therapist explore unconscious material Through guided music listening, guided imagery, or improvisational interventions
with a client?
