Music Therapy Referral Form (Adult)

This form is to be completed by the participant, or by a parent/carer/appointed guardian.
The information you provide will be used to develop a person-centred description of the client’s strengths and needs, inform our clinical planning, focus for assessment and connecting with a therapist in our team best suited to meet the client’s needs. All information provided is confidential.
Referral Number
CLIENT'S DETAILS
Client's Name*
First Last
Preferred Pronouns (providing your preferred pronouns helps us communicate with you respectfully):*
(if other, please specify)*
Date of Birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Address*
Street City State Postcode
Phone*
Email*
Diagnosis or relevant health/medical background*
What goals would you like to focus on in music therapy?*
COMMUNICATION NEEDS
Are there any communication needs where it would be useful to know your cultural background?*
- Yes
- No
What is your cultural background?*
Language/s spoken:*
Do you need an interpreter?*
- Yes
- No
GETTING TO KNOW THE CLIENT
Section A:
The following information will give us some background knowledge of the client’s developmental, functional and life skills.
Please describe the client’s cognitive skills (such as attention, information processing, memory, auditory and visual processing, listening skills)*
Please describe the client’s communication skills - how the client communicates their needs (such as verbal, non-verbal, expressive and receptive language, augmentative and alternative communication strategies or methods already in place)*
Please describe any emotional/psychological/behavioural characteristics or concerns (such as trauma, anxiety, aggression, withdrawal, lack of confidence, behaviours you suspect may come from emotions or difficulty with a functional aspect of the task or communication)*
Please describe the client’s mobility and motor skills (such as gross motor, fine motor, coordination, balance, fatigue)*
Please describe any sensory needs the client has that we should be aware of (such as being over or under responsive to external stimuli, stimming behaviours, vision or hearing impairments, sensitivities to touch, sounds, light, temperature)*
Please describe the client’s social skills (such as engagement skills, interest in others, challenges or barriers to forming and maintaining relationships)*
Please describe any preferences/specific responses the client has to music (such as musical styles, artists, a particular song, natural talent, use of technology)
Section B:
Please complete the following statements as you think the client would respond.
Who completed this section?*
When I hear music, I...
I really love...
When I focus on an activity (that’s not something I might usually fixate on), I can do that for (how long)...
I don’t like...
I express what I want and what I don’t want by...
The best way you can help me feel safe and learn new things is by...
Section C:
Do you have a preference of therapist, or any requests regarding specific training and experience?
Is there any other information you would like to add? (such as details on medical or support history)
ACCESSING MUSIC THERAPY
The client would like to access the following service/s:*
- Music Therapy - Individual
- Music Therapy - Group
- I just want an initial consultation only
The client will be accessing this service through:*
Please Specify*
AVAILABILITY
Availability for weekly sessions:*
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
(Monday) time/s available*
(Tuesday) time/s available*
(Wednesday) time/s available*
(Thursday) time/s available*
(Friday) time/s available*
(Saturday) time/s available*
FAMILY/GUARDIAN/CARER'S DETAILS
Family/Guardian/Carer's Name*
First Last
Relationship to the client:*
Address*
Street City State Postcode
Phone*
Email*
How did you find out about Sound Expression?*
Terms and Conditions*
- I have read and understood the Terms & Conditions and any questions I have asked have been answered to my satisfaction*
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Music Therapy Referral Form (Adult)

CLIENT'S DETAILS

COMMUNICATION NEEDS

GETTING TO KNOW THE CLIENT

Section A:

Section B:

Section C:

ACCESSING MUSIC THERAPY

AVAILABILITY

FAMILY/GUARDIAN/CARER'S DETAILS