The Arts and the Communicative Needs of the Disadvantaged Child

Authors

  • Siobhan Maher

Keywords:

Art, Arts Education, Communication, Expression, Disadvantaged Child, Needs, Child Development, Difficulties, Alternative Modes of Communication, Curriculum, Differentiation, Support

Abstract

Communication is basic to child development but it is often a need acutely felt by the child from a disadvantaged background who is failing at school. Through the symbolic power of the arts alternative modes of communication can be effectively explored.

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Published

1992-11-11

How to Cite

Maher, S. (1992). The Arts and the Communicative Needs of the Disadvantaged Child. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 6(1), 37–42. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/449

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (1992)

Section

Articles

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