Thesis
Supporting the development of emotional regulation in children with autism spectrum disorder through movement
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
25 Oct 2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00000009
Abstract
The purpose of this culminating project was to develop resources for The Center for Autism (CFA) staff to implement into programming movement activities with their clients to support the development of emotional regulation. It is commonly discussed the challenges children with ASD face concerning social and communication skills, however the conversation has lacked in attention to how this disorder can impair the development of emotional regulation. For this project I researched the construct of emotional regulation, the intrinsic and extrinsic influences on the development of emotional regulation, and how ASD can impair a child's ability to utilize skills necessary for emotional regulation. The literature review highlights this issue and demonstrates the need for further research into this subject. Literature regarding DMT emphasizes the unique ability dance/movement therapists have to attend to children with ASD who struggle with emotional regulation. Using the body of knowledge dance/movement therapists hold, regarding movement and emotional regulation, this project aimed to translate this information in a practical format to benefit the work of CFA staff and their client's treatment.
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- Title
- Supporting the development of emotional regulation in children with autism spectrum disorder through movement
- Creators
- Rosa Ciara Mohan
- Contributors
- Dawn Morningstar (Advisor) - Drexel University, Creative Arts Therapies
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- iv, 58 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991014695246204721