Effects of Dance Movement Therapy on Adult Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Dance Movement Therapy on Adult Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study examines the effects of dance movement therapy (DMT) on empathy for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). DMT based on the embodiment approach offers body-centered interventions, such as mirroring techniques, to address the needs of ASD patients. Accordingly, findings of a feasibili...

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Main Authors: Anna Mastrominico, Thomas Fuchs, Elizabeth Manders, Lena Steffinger, Dusan Hirjak, Maik Sieber, Elisabeth Thomas, Anja Holzinger, Ariane Konrad, Nina Bopp, Sabine C. Koch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
Subjects:
dance movement therapy
DMT
autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
randomized controlled trial
embodiment
empathy
mirroring
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/8/7/61

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