Faculty of Education - Theses
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ItemThe effects of dance and movement on the sociability of a child with autism( 1997)Dance and movement therapy was evaluated as an intervention for increasing the sociability of a child with autism. The subject was participating in an individual dance class at a special school. The 10 week dance and movement intervention was adapted from the Sherborne Developmental Movement Program and included Music Movement and Movement. Without Music Measures of sociability were confined to eye contact and gestures of touch initiated and received. No increases in the sociability of the child were observed during the treatment period for both the Music Movement or Music Without Music components of the dance and movement program.
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ItemThe role of early intervention in the educational management of hearing impaired children( 2000)It has been reported that early intervention is an important aspect in the early educational management of hearing impaired children. Early intervention programs are designed to enhance development, minimize potential delays, prevent further deterioration in children and promote adaptive family functioning. The present study examined the effectiveness of an auditory/oral early intervention program for the educational management of hearing impaired children. This program highlighted best practice in its management of hearing impaired children. This program emphasized the integration of the hearing impaired children with their hearing peers, conversational interaction to promote auditory/oral skills, family centered practice and collaboration of professionals in its interdisciplinary approach. The high level of satisfaction responses from the families in relation to the services provided by the program indicated that clearly this program is one that uses best practice for the hearing impaired children and families.