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Freedom to Move: Movement and Dance for People With Intellectual Disabilities
Freedom to Move Movement and Dance for People With Intellectual Disabilities Author:Kim Dunphy, Jenny Scott Lessons in movement and dance can start people with intellectual disabilities on a path to better health and creative self-expression. This comprehensive guide - ideal for professionals in disability fields who may not have a dance background - offers a wealth of information, practical advice, and creative stimuli for teaching movement and... more » dance to people of all ages in different community settings. The book gives readers an overview of the value of dance for people with intellectual disabilities information on health and fitness issues practical aspects of developing and leading group dance sessions, including ideas for warm-up, theme, improvisation, choreography and performance lesson plans for children 4-8 years, children 8-12 years, adults, and older adults strategies for running groups while being attentive to individual needs appendices of evaluation and assessment tools an extensive bibliography including references in dance, dance therapy, disability, health research, and special education Enhanced with lively case studies, this practical, hands-on book will help professionals guide people with intellectual disabilities as they enjoy the benefits of movement and dance.« less