services
Summit Music Therapy is committed to providing the highest quality music therapy services in the Lawrence, KS area.  Services are provided in the home, school, or in the Fort Collins music therapy clinic.  Summit Music Therapy abides by the American Music Therapy Association's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

 

assessments
An assessment of cognitive, physical, psychological, and social abilities will be completed for all new clients.  Assessment reports will be submitted to the parent/guardians and designated individuals and facilities.  Assessments may include consultations with current care providers and therapists.  The assessment process typically takes one week to complete and will determine if music can be considered as a therapeutic tool for the client.

therapy
Individual music therapy sessions target an individual's cognitive, physical, communication, and psychological goals.  At-home, in-school, and clinic sessions are available.  Individual sessions typically last between one-half hour and one hour.

Group sessions match groups of similar-aged children or adolescents with a peer group in which they can practice social skills while working on individual goals.  These exciting and stimulating groups provide children and adolescents with a safe environment for learning how to interact with others.  All group sessions meet at the Fort Collins clinic and typically last one hour.  

consultation
Music therapy consultations are provided for parents, facilities, and schools looking to add music to motivate, structure, or modify behavior.  Consultations target functional goals and provide "program songs" in order to aid in learning, behavior, communication, and social interaction.  These program songs can be utilized in the child's normal settings, providing a valuable tool for children who have difficulties with transitions, schedules, hygiene, appropriate social interaction, behaviors, attention, and learning.  All songs are original melodies that are tailored to the needs of each child.

lessons
Private music instruction is available for children and adults who need a more motivating and individualized approach to learning music.  Piano, flute, and guitar can be taught using individualized programs.  Different approaches to reading and listening to music are utilized, making the music learning experience exciting.