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Thesis
Stimulating motivation and awareness through sensory-oriented art therapy with multiply handicapped preschool children
Master of Arts (M.A.), Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia
Jun 1982
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-2704
Abstract
Children with cerebral palsy or other neuromotor problems are often multiply handicapped and delayed in physical and psychosexual development. Because of the severity and multiplicity of the disabilitiesof these children the need for effective, documented intervention at an early age is imperative. This study proposes thatsensory-oriented art therapy is a useful means of therapy for these children and can help them in many areas, particularly in terms of motivation and awareness. Six children in an experimental group receiving art therapy; six children in a control group receiving an equal amount of individual attention; and six children receiving no supplementary sessions, wererated at the beginning and end of this five month study, on scales measuring motivation and awareness. It was expected that the children in the art therapy group would show the greatest amount of advancement on these scales. Following statistical analysis this prediction was substantially supported. To determine behavioral and emotional changesin the children over the duration of the study, teachers were asked to complete a behavioral evaluation form for each child, before and after the study. This study explores concepts such as sensory-orientedart therapy and the use of art with multiply handicapped preschool children.
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- Title
- Stimulating motivation and awareness through sensory-oriented art therapy with multiply handicapped preschool children
- Creators
- Cara J. Calistro - DH
- Contributors
- Robert Blumenstein (Advisor) - DH
- Awarding Institution
- Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia (1885-1982); Creative Arts in Therapy [Historical]; Mental Health (Technology/Sciences) [Historical]; College of Allied Health Professions (1968-1982)
- Other Identifier
- 2704; 991014632845304721