Effects of music, dance and drama therapies for people with an intellectual disability: A scoping review

J Mino‐Roy, J St‐Jean, O Lemus‐Folgar… - British Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Accessible summary There are different forms of arts therapy including music, dance and
drama therapies. Music, dance and drama can help people with an intellectual disability to …

Effects of sport or physical recreation for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities: a systematic review with meta-analysis

L Hassett, MJ McKay, J Cole, AM Moseley… - British Journal of …, 2024 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objectives To evaluate the effects of sport or physical recreation on participation, mobility
and quality of life for adults living with disabilities. Design Systematic review with meta …

Intellectual disability, exercise and aging: The IDEA study: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

GR Oviedo, C Javierre, M Font-Farré, N Tamulevicius… - BMC public health, 2020 - Springer
Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have low levels of physical activity (PA)
together with accelerated aging profiles. Adherence to PA interventions for persons with ID …

The effectiveness of dance movement therapy for individuals with Down syndrome: a pilot randomised controlled trial

H Takahashi, M An, T Sasai, M Seki… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) exhibit deficits in static and
dynamic balance abilities and maladaptive functions. This study aimed to determine the …

Feasibility of a dance and exercise with music programme on adults with intellectual disability

D Martínez‐Aldao, I Martínez‐Lemos… - Journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Research regarding the feasibility and effects of dancing and exercise with
musical support programmes on the physical fitness of adults with intellectual disability (ID) …

Developing participants' capacity for reflection and self-assessment in a dance movement therapy program for people with intellectual disability

T Hens, KF Dunphy - Disability & Society, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Historically, people with intellectual disability have been inadequately supported to reflect
on their own experiences and engage in self-assessment with respect to services they …

Effectiveness of dance/movement therapy intervention for children with intellectual disability at an early childhood special education preschool

H Takahashi, M An, T Matsumura, M Seki… - American Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Children with intellectual disability (ID) often have deficits in gross motor skills and static and
dynamic balance abilities, poor lower muscle strength, and an increased risk of serious falls …

Redressing the balance: A systematic review of positive psychology in the intellectual disability literature

C Albaum, V Chan, T Sellitto, N Vashi… - International review of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background. Research involving people with intellectual disability has largely focused on
deficits and impairment. To develop the study of truly positive experiences and outcomes for …

The LEDs move pilot study: the Light Curtain and physical activity and well‐being among people with visual and intellectual disabilities

L Enkelaar, R Oosterom‐Calo, D Zhou… - Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Moving around and being physically active can often be challenging for people
with a visual impairment. The combination of a visual and intellectual disability can make …

Body expression-based intervention programs for persons with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review

MJ Lirola, G Ruiz-Rico… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The benefits of physical exercise on human health are widely known. However, the level of
physical activity in the majority of the population is considered insufficient. People with …