Lin Kechen and Sim, Chee Cheang and Sharifuddin Zainal (2024) A study on drama therapy to promote imagination development of autistic children--A case study in Guangxi, China. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 22. pp. 11640-11648. ISSN 1727-4915 (Submitted)
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Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) provides a neuro-developmental condition disorder that has been characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, along with imagination. Children's imagination, a vital aspect of cognitive development, enables them to participate in social role-play, problem solving, and creative thinking. However, imaginative play is frequently difficult for autistic children, which restricts their capacity to express creativity and explore hypothetical situations. This restriction can influence their emotional intelligence and social development, which are normally enhanced by imaginative play. The goal of the case study in Guangxi, China, is to analyze the use of drama therapy to encourage the development of autistic children's imaginations. A sample of 32 individua ls aged 4-7 years old, consisting of 21 males and 11 females, participated in an 8-week experiment. The experiment involved drama therapy sessions held twice a week, with each session lasting for 30 minutes. Notably, none of the participants had prior experience with drama therapy. Pre- and post-intervention data were gathered to evaluate enhancements in emotional expressiveness, social interaction, and imagination. Feedback from parents and teachers was also collected to assess behavioral modifications in natural environments. The data was analyzed using statistical approaches, such as descriptive statistics and ttests. The results demonstrated significant improvements in imagination and creative thinking, along with positive changes in social interaction and communication. Despite some logistical issues, participants, parents, and teachers were quite pleased with the program. The findings indicate that drama therapy is a potential strategy for supporting imaginative development in autistic children, warranting additional research in greater, controlled investigations.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keyword: | Drama Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, Guangxi, China, Imagination |
| Subjects: | D World History and History Of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Etc. > DS Asia > DS1-937 History of Asia > DS701-799.9 China R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC31-1245 Internal medicine > RC321-571 Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry > RC346-429 Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system Including speech disorders > RC435-571 Psychiatry > RC512-569.5 Psychopathology > RC530-552 Neuroses |
| Department: | FACULTY > Academy of Arts and Creative Technology |
| Depositing User: | SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS - |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Feb 2025 16:00 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Feb 2025 16:00 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/42758 |
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