Exploring the Effectiveness of Dance as an Intervention to Promote Social-Emotional Health Within the Everyday Lives of Children With ASD
Exploring the Effectiveness of Dance as an Intervention to Promote Social-Emotional Health Within the Everyday Lives of Children With ASD
This study will explore the effectiveness of dance as an intervention to promote social-emotional health within children with ASD.
The study will look children with ASD's response to a 7-week occupational therapy led dance program in regards to social-emotional health. This will include exploring the effect on change of social-emotional behavior in children with ASD after being exposed to dance intervention through comparing the quantitative measurements of pre- and post-assessment scores of the Developmental Profile 4 (DP-4), analysis of the qualitative measurements of pre- and post-social-emotional behaviors via child report, and analysis of qualitative observations of social-emotional behavior through reviewing video recording of dance classes. Additionally, parents' perspectives will be explored through post-interview questions to share their observations of their child's experience.
Inclusion Criteria for Youth Participants
Elementary school children ages 7-11.
Parent/caregiver/guardian must provide proof of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with a Primary Eligibility of Autism.
o Parent/caregiver/guardian must provide proof of IEP and eligibility.
Will speak and understand English.
Able to physically participate in the dance program without the use of adaptive equipment.
Answer yes to the following Skillset Checklist (Per parent/caregiver/guardian report):
Exclusion Criteria: