Dramatherapy for Special Needs

Authors

  • Barbara Carroll

Keywords:

Dramatherapy, Arts, Expression, Approach, Programme, Play, Learning Through Play, Exploration, Framework, Individual, Special Needs Education, Communication, Methodologies, Structure

Abstract

Dramatherapy is a structured, developmental approach to the child's exploration of the world through play. It is a particularly useful framework for highlighting individual special needs in communication and expression and for developing structures which address these needs. 

References

Jennings, S. (1986). Creative Drama in Group Work. London: Winslow Press.

Klein, M., in O'Connor, K.J. (ed.) (1970). Handbook of Play Therapy. New York: Charles E. Schaefer.

Slade, P. (1954). Child Drama. London: Hodder and Stoughton.

Way, B. (1967). Development through Drama. London: Longman.

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Published

1991-11-11

How to Cite

Carroll, B. (1991). Dramatherapy for Special Needs. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 6(1), 43–47. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/440

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (1992)

Section

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