Date of Award
Spring 5-19-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MAE - Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies
Department
Expressive Therapies
Advisor
Denise Malis
Abstract
Play is a major topic of conversation when discussing childhood development is associated with creativity and imagination. Although there has been some research involving the creative process amongst children, little has been explored in regards to expressive arts as a technique to further current studies on play. This paper presents a combined method of intermodal expressive arts therapies and play therapy techniques to aid in the fostering of creativity within children with disabilities by utilized the theoretical framework provided by the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC). A current review of literature on the ETC, cognitive functions, and expressive arts modalities is included. The method was conducted in group therapy work with six students (N = 6) enrolled in a therapeutic day school. Observations of the method suggest that young populations, especially those struggling with disability, can activate their creativity through the use of expressive arts and play modalities.
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Recommended Citation
Dukes, Allison, "Imagination Station: Activating Creativity in Children with Disabilities" (2018). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 7.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/7
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