| Description |
1 online resource (263 p.) |
| Series |
International Research in the Arts Therapies Series |
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International Research in the Arts Therapies Series
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| Contents |
Intro -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- About the Editors and Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Do people with Autism feel? -- Introduction: Steering the Road Map of Arts Therapies Research with Persons on the Autism Spectrum -- References -- Part I: Little Hatchlings -- Arts Therapies with Children on the Autism Spectrum and Their Families -- Chapter 1: Looking After the Hatchlings: Exploring the Reciprocal Nature of Friendship with an Autistic Girl Through Dramatherapy -- Introduction |
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The Art of Friendship -- The Autistic Female -- 'Masking' and 'Camouflaging' -- Study Approach -- Case Study -- Findings -- The First Phase of Work -- We Reflect on What Friendship Is -- Millie's Story -- The Second Phase of Work -- Friendships Evolving -- Third Stage of Work -- Feeding the Friendships -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 2: Fostering Creative Social Connections Between Autistic Children and Their Families Through Shared Music Experiences -- Introduction -- Theoretical Foundations for Music Therapy with Autistic Children and Their Families |
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Study Approach -- Findings -- Discussion -- Reflections on Family-Centred Music Therapy -- Therapy in the Context of Autistic Advocacy -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3: Perspectives on Social Engagement During Short-Term Dance/Movement Therapy Groups Within an Integrated Special Education Classroom -- Introduction -- Study Approach -- Procedure and Participants -- Overall Structure of Each DMT Group -- Focus Groups -- Data Analysis -- Findings -- Demonstration of Social Engagement -- Theme 1: Social communication -- Eye Contact/Eye Gaze -- Gestures Greetings/Social Action |
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Physical Proximity/Closeness -- Theme 2: Social Motivation -- Individual Observations -- Group-as-a-Whole Observations -- Contributing Factors Influencing Social Engagement -- Theme 1: Adaptable and Person-Centred Approaches -- Theme 2: Novelty -- Theme 3: Balance in the Use of Structure and Repetition -- Theme 4: Use of Supportive Tools -- Theme 5: Regulation of Participants -- Discussion -- Regulation: A Calm Mind Supports Social Connections -- Implications for Clinical Practice -- A DMT Perspective into the Classroom -- Limitations of the Study -- Suggestions for Future Research -- References |
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Chapter 4: Practical Implications of the Sensory-Based Relational Art Therapy Approach -- Introduction -- Sensory Integration Dysfunction and Attachment Patterns in Children with ASD -- Study Approach -- Findings and Discussion -- Teo -- Raj -- Alex -- Sense of Safety -- Holding Back -- Making Art Yourself -- Approach, Engage and Retreat -- Body Positioning -- Sensory Regulation -- Observation and Anticipation -- Practising Self-Regulation -- Being Comfortable with Unpredictability -- Mirroring and Attunement -- Rupture and Repair -- Counter-Transference and Self-Awareness -- Tone of Voice |
| Summary |
This volume presents cutting-edge research and practice on creative arts therapies for individuals on Autism Spectrum of all ages, outlining the development of effective and accessible approaches to support diverse needs of this client group |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Art Materials as Entry Point of Engagement |
| Subject |
Arts -- Therapeutic use.
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Autism spectrum disorders.
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Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
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Arts -- Therapeutic use.
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Autism spectrum disorders.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Karkou, Vicky
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| ISBN |
9781000952483 |
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1000952487 |
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