Parenting an autistic child can reduce the time parents have to participate in their own
interests, but the impact this has on caregiver quality of life is not well understood. The aim in …

Dance, as an expressive art, has increasingly been recognised for its significant impact on
physical and mental health. This comprehensive literature review delves into the …

Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face significant challenges as
the demands of their role often surpass the resources available to them. Aiming to support …

Place-based arts initiatives are regarded as rooted in local need and as having capacity to
engage local assets. However, many place-based arts initiatives remain poorly funded and …

Individual differences among human beings are probably as infinite as the colors in the
electromagnetic spectrum. The deficit model identifies interventions aiming towards …

This volume presents cutting-edge research and practice on Creative Arts Therapies or Arts
Therapies for individuals on the autism spectrum of all ages, outlining the development of …

Introduction: Latino parents of children with developmental disabilities experience significant
health disparities, including higher rates of depression and chronic pain, compared to non …

The purpose of this publication is based on a literature review to highlight the main aspects
of nonverbal communication and its application to create a stronger lasting" parent-child" …

Dramatherapy is a form of psychotherapy that entails the intentional use of drama and
theatre-arts creative processes, aiming at personal growth, mind and body connection, self …

The use of Pokemon in Dyer's case study offers a good illustration of how therapy is shaped
to meet the client's frame of mind. Some argue that manualisation restricts practices and acts …