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Structured, Creative Dance Classes for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot Study of Feasibility and Preliminary Effect on Motor Function.

Kelsey KempnerMelanye White DixonMichelle D FaillaSusan HadleyLise Worthen-Chaudhari
Published in: Journal of dance medicine & science : official publication of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (2024)
Creative dance classes, delivered within an inclusive preschool environment, are feasible for some preschool-aged children with DD to participate in and efficacious as a physical training challenge at low activity doses. More study is warranted of this potential solution to meet the need for physical wellness promotion among young children with DD.
Keyphrases
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