Research on the Effect of Dance Therapy on Improving Social Communication Ability of Children with Autism

Research motivation:Through the 12 weeks dance therapy intervention for children with autism,the purpose is to explore the intervention model of dance therapy for children with autism and the changes in motor ability,social ability,and communication ability of children with autism after dance therapy intervention.The results of the research are expected to expand the intervention mode of dance therapy in my country and provide practical reference for rehabilitation intervention of children with autism.Research methods:24 autistic boys aged 6 to 12 with mild to moderate symptoms were recruited and screened through the Internet as the subjects of this study.We randomly divided them into experimental group(N=12)and control group(N=12).All children with autism have an autism diagnosis certificate issued by Children’s Hospital or a tertiary hospital,excluding other mental diseases(such as epilepsy,major physical disability,mental illness,no history of drugs and other interventions,etc.).We used the paired sample t-test to compare the score difference between the dance treatment group and the control group before and after the two groups,and used the observation method to record the basic communication behavior and the number of active communication behaviors in the experimental group during the intervention process.All data analysis is used in SPSS 20.0.Research results:After 12 weeks of dance therapy intervention,there were statistically significant differences in the gross movement,balance,and coordination abilities of the children in the experimental group compared with those before the intervention(p<0.01).There was no significant difference between the children in the control group(p>0.05).After 12 weeks of dance therapy intervention,there were statistically significant differences in the scores of the social response scale for children with autism in the experimental group(p<0.05).There was no significant change in the scores of each item of the SRS scale before and after intervention in the control group and the dance treatment group(p>0.05).

Dance Movement Therapy: A Promising Lifestyle Intervention in the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD),a progressive multicomponent malady with high morbidity and mortality,is an important public health challenge,throughout the world.Despite remarkable progress in its diagnostic and therapeutic modalities,significant number of patients,especially the elderly,continue to suffer from distressing dyspnoea and harrowing extra-pulmonary manifestations limiting their daily activities,with resultant exercise intolerance.Dance Movement Therapy(DMT),a pleasurable and feasible exercise,has been found to be equally efficacious when compared to routinely prescribed physical exercises.Moreover,it has aesthetic expression,attractive to both genders irrespective of age,tempting to those with disabilities,and a fruitful tool in developing self-confidence.During the current stressful situation,caused by COVID-19 pandemic,the COPD patients,notably those over 70 years,are particularly vulnerable to intensification of symptoms and some of them may experience serious disorders of mental illness.Home isolation,social distancing,limiting outdoor activities and prohibiting participation in group exercises,though being appropriate prophylactic measures,are likely to add to already existing physical inactivity and heighten stress and depression,with deleterious effects on overall well-being.Solo dancing,while restricted to home,is a highly accessible,doable,sustainable and well rewarding alternative.