Glossary of Terms

This glossary of terms serves to help occupational therapists in becoming more familiar with dance terminology.

 

Dance and Cerebral Palsy Informational Brochure

This brochure serves as an informational source to give to clients when explaining to them why you are using dance as a modality in their treatment sessions

 

Dance and Occupational Therapy Inservice Presentation

This inservice can be presented to colleagues at your own clinical practice to explain how dance can be used in treatment sessions.

 

Documentation Suggestions

Documentation suggestions to help with reimbursement for insurance purposes. 

 

Relevant Research articles

Review the literature regarding the use of dance with individual s with cerebral palsy to ensure evidence based practice.

 

Book list

Check out these books if you want to continue learning more about dance and its use with individuals of diverse abilities

Inclusive Creative Movement and Dance by Karen Kaufmann

​Making an Entrance by Adam Benjamin

Dance Anatomy by Jacqui Haas

Creative Dance and Movement in Group Work by Helen Payne

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