Parents’ long-term experiences in a recreational dance program for their children with autism spectrum disorder

Alon, Noy; Wheaton, Michael G.; Schlachte, Bonnie; Elbogen, Rebecca; Lin, Katherine; Strandberg, Julie

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15496

Heliyon

2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15496

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Parents’ long-term experiences in a recreational dance program for their children with autism spectrum disorder

Noy Alon¹,

Michael G. Wheaton²,

Bonnie Schlachte³

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Dance, as an expressive art, has increasingly been recognised for its significant impact on physical and mental health. This comprehensive literature review delves into the multifaceted effects of dancing across various populations and settings, emphasising its implementation in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) and Dance for Health (DfH) programmes. Central themes explored include: (1) the role of dance in enhancing neurological and cognitive functions through DMT; (2) its therapeutic potential in mental health and emotional well-being, primarily through DMT; and (3) the physical health benefits realised in DfH settings, encompassing aspects like cardiovascular health, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. In this study, forty-eight (48) peer-reviewed studies from prominent databases, spanning the period from 2020 to 2023 were scrutinised. The analysis reveals the extensive applications of dance, from rehabilitative therapy for neurodegenerative disorders to a catalyst for psychological resilience and social integration. Crucially, the review identifies under-researched areas such as the long-term effects of dance therapy, its impacts on specific demographic groups, and the integration of technology in dance practices. Additionally, the findings highlight the diverse nature of the health impacts of dance within DMT and DfH, underscoring both the empirical evidence of its benefits and the challenges, including accessibility and cultural adaptability. This review thus acts both as a retrospective examination and a forward-looking guide, offering insights for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers into the complex relationship between dance and overall human health.

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A Protocol for Basketball as Inclusive Sport to Boost Motor and Social Skills in Autistic Preschoolers

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This paper presents the Early Basketball Protocol, a sports-based intervention designed to improve motor and socio-emotional skills in autistic preschoolers. Recognizing the paucity of sports protocols for younger autistic children, we developed this protocol using basketball rules to foster an inclusive setting where autistic preschoolers (n = 4) and their typically developing peers (n = 13) could engage in activities together. The protocol aims to simultaneously develop motor and socio-emotional skills through inclusive sports activities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the effectiveness of the protocol was evaluated using parent-reported measures. A narrative approach synthesized the parental answers, and a pre–post-test analysis evaluated the preliminary application of the EB protocol based on parent-reported perceptions. Encouraging longitudinal results emerged, particularly in the improvement of socio-emotional skills for all participants. However, the early disruption of activities due to the pandemic may have contributed to the lack of improvement in gross motor skills. The paper discusses the practical implications of these findings and outlines future research directions, emphasizing the critical role of social inclusion.

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Parents’ long-term experiences in a recreational dance program for their children with autism spectrum disorder

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Impact of Dancing on Physical and Mental Health: A Systematic Literature Review

Impact of Dancing on Physical and Mental Health: A Systematic Literature Review

A Protocol for Basketball as Inclusive Sport to Boost Motor and Social Skills in Autistic Preschoolers

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