Role of Music Therapy in Social Skills Development in Children with Moderate Intellectual Disability

2000 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Duffy ◽  
Ray Fuller
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Moderate Intellectual Disability

scholarly journals Does theatrical play promote social skills development in students with autism? A systematic review of the methods and measures employed in the literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Maria Mpella ◽  
Christina Evaggelinou
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Social Skill Development ◽  
Pedagogical Strategies ◽  
Theatrical Play ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

This systematic review cites a number of programs and critically analyzes methods and measures used to develop social skills in young students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Social skills are interpreted through a ToM theory lens, emphasizing interactions such as understanding, explaining, predicting, and manipulating the behavior of themselves and the others. The aim of this review is to study the role of the theatrical play programs and its effect on social interactions and social skills on students with ASD. An online search through Proquest and First Search resulted in twelve studies of diverse methodologies. All these studies support the value of theatrical play as a means of social skill development. More specifically, the qualitative, as well as the quantitative data, indicate the benefits of these programs on ASD students’ social skills such as cooperation, communication, and social awareness. More longitudinal studies are needed to develop and test pedagogical strategies for social skills development of ASD students in light of theatrical play activities. In addition, studies should be geared towards the teacher’s ability to teach theatrical play and thus promote social interaction between students with and without ASD in integrated school environments. Synchronizing theory with art and cooperative play seems to be the key to answer such assumptions positively.

The Development of Virtual Reality Technologies for People on the Autism Spectrum

2014 ◽  
pp. 230-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel Newbutt
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Future Work

The role of virtual reality technologies to help people with autism has been well documented and is an area of research that continues to develop. While the evidence base is somewhat limited, there are many studies that have started to explore the potential of virtual reality technologies for people with autism. Work conducted by Strickland et al. (1996), Murray (1997), Charitos et al. (2000), Parsons and Mitchell (2002), Parsons et al. (2006, 2007), Cobb (2007), Fabri and Moore (2005), and Fabri et al. (2004) have all added to this positive picture of virtual reality technologies to support people on the autism spectrum, specifically in terms of social interaction and social skills development. This chapter uncovers the evidence base and work of others in relation to virtual reality technologies used by people with autism. This chapter concludes with a view as to what future work might pursue in this field.

scholarly journals Obstetric complications and mild to moderate intellectual disability

2009 ◽  
Vol 194 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessika E. Sussmann ◽  
Andrew M. McIntosh ◽  
Stephen M. Lawrie ◽  
Eve C. Johnstone
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Special Care ◽  
Foetal Distress ◽  
Neonatal Complications ◽  
Moderate Intellectual Disability ◽  
Special Care Baby Unit ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Pregnancy And Delivery

BackgroundMild to moderate intellectual disability affects 2.5% of the general population and is associated with an increased risk of several psychiatric disorders. Most cases are of unknown aetiology although genetic factors have an important role.AimsTo investigate the role of obstetric and neonatal complications in the aetiology of mild to moderate intellectual disability.MethodObstetric and neonatal complications recorded at the time of pregnancy and delivery were compared between participants with mild to moderate intellectual disability, age-matched siblings and unrelated controls using logistic regression.ResultsAdmission to a special care baby unit and not being breastfed on discharge were more common in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability. Not being breastfed on discharge was also more common in those with intellectual disability than unaffected siblings. Foetal distress was more common among controls than among those with mild to moderate intellectual disability.ConclusionsAdmission to a special care baby unit and not being breastfed on discharge may be related to the aetiology of intellectual disability, although the direction of this association is unclear.

Parent Stress and Social Skills Development Among Delayed Children: The Mediating Role of Parenting

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea C. Lewallen ◽  
Merideth A. Robinson ◽  
Kristin Crocfer ◽  
Robyn Finckbone ◽  
Cameron L. Neece
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Parent Stress ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Mediating Role

Employability skills and quality of life among employees with mild and moderate intellectual disability who attend occupation centres in catalonia (Spain)

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-57
Author(s):  
Henar González Fernández ◽  
Cristina Laborda Molla ◽  
Mercè Jariot García
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Moderate Intellectual Disability ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The study explores the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and employability skills in a non-random sample of 100 employees of occupational centres (OCs) in Barcelona (Spain). The influence of gender, age and level of intellectual disability (ID) is also explored. Method: A quantitative approach was adopted to collect and examine data, gathered through two different instruments: the GENCAT SCALE (Verdugo et al., 2008) (and the Employability Skills Scale (Jariot, Laborda and González, 2020). Results: A correlation between QoL and employability skills has been found. A relationship between age and employability skills was also found, in which younger individuals reported better in employability skills. Age was also found to have an effect on some QoL domains. The ID level turned out to be a significant factor in the development of employability skills, as well as in some QoL domains. The crucial role of job placement in personal development is underlined, as well as the need for more inclusive procedures in occupancy services.

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