Date of Award
Winter 3-22-2014
Document Type
Doctoral Research Paper
Degree Name
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Organizational Unit
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Jennifer Cornish
Second Advisor
Michael Karson
Third Advisor
Eric Moody
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Keywords
Swing dance, Autism spectrum disorder, Autism, Treatment
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a class of developmental disorders typically diagnosed during childhood. ASD is characterized by social deficits and repetitive behavioral patterns, which cause clinically significant impairment and are not better explained by intellectual disability (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). This doctoral paper proposes swing dancing as an adjunctive treatment option for high functioning adults with ASD. Swing dance is a category of social, partner dance initially set to swing style jazz music. This category most notably includes Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jitterbug and Balboa. Swing dance is an activity which grants social structure, is typically surrounded by an accepting social culture and helps individuals to further their physical awareness and adeptness.
Copyright Date
3-16-2014
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
Alia Mulder-Rosi
Provenance
Received from author
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
28 pgs
File Size
1.01 MB
Recommended Citation
Mulder-Rosi, Alia, "Swing Dancing Along the Spectrum: A Proposed Unique Adjunctive Treatment Approach for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2014). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 39.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/39
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