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Researches
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An Implementation of Preference Assessment in Dance/Movement Therapy for Children with Autism and Related Disorders. (Loh, 2020)

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Summary: Dance props, such as hula hoops, ribbons and sensory gym balls, are often used in dance/movement therapy (DMT) to support the development of a positive relationship between a client and dance practitioner. This study looks to combine DMT with applied behaviour analysis by utilising preference assessments, and to determine the outcomes of three children with autism and related disorders with the used of preferred dance props.

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The social engagement and stereotypic behaviours of the children are measured in this study. A further question is whether caregivers’ quality of life improved when their children participated in DMT. A single-subject alternating treatment design evaluating three children’s behaviour during DMT was implemented. Qualitative measures such as Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System - Third Edition (ABAS-3) and World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) were used. Pre and post treatment, 60-seconds of video footages was analysed using the Laban movement analysis (LMA)/Kesternberg movement profile (KMP).

 

The study findings show that preference assessment was successfully incorporated into DMT sessions. There was no change in social engagement and stereotypic behaviours for all three children. Nonetheless, the movement analysis from the video footage shows there was an improvement in movement quality and use of kinaesthetic space. There was also a perceived likeability of DMT interventions among the children’s caregivers. The implications and factors affecting this study’s outcome are discussed. Dance therapists could potentially implement DMT sessions with or without dance props. Researchers could consider collaborative approaches to improve children’s social engagement skills.

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Dance Movement Therapy

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Positive Behavior Support

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Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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Chinese translation: Hayes, S. C., & Lillis, J. (2016). 接纳承诺疗法（ACT). Translators: Zhu zhuohong, Cao Jing, & Wang Shujuan. Chongqing: 重庆大学出版社 (Chongqing University Press)

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Chinese translation: 羅斯．哈里斯（2009）。快樂是一種陷阱。台北：張老師文化。

  • Bach, P., & Moran, D. (2008). ACT in practice: Case conceptualization in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Chinese translation: 帕特里夏·A.巴赫（Patricia A.Bach）、（美國）丹尼爾·J.莫蘭（2011）。接受與實現療法：理論與實務。重慶：重慶大學出版社。

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Chinese translation: 約翰．福賽思（John.P.Forsyth）、格奧爾格．艾弗特（Georg H.Eifert）（2010）。晚安，我的不安：緩解焦慮自助手冊。四川：四川人民出版社。

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Chinese translation: 科尔克．斯特尔萨拉，派翠西娅．罗宾逊（2010)。抑郁的自我疗法：用接受与实现疗法走出抑郁。华东：华东师范大学出版社。

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Chinese translation: Hayes, S. C., & Smith, S. (2010). Zǒuchū nǐ de tàidù, zài nǐ de shēnghuó: Xīn Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Chongqing, China: Chongqing University Press.

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