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Adjusting to the Needs of Students with Special Needs

Studies show that more than 20 minutes of vigorous physical activities can decrease commonly observed behaviors, hyperactivity, and aggression in children with autism. Implementing exercise can help decrease the load in the amount of educational solu...

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Going In-Depth: Music Therapy and Autism

Music therapy is one of the many arts therapies used for autism spectrum disorders. It is defined as the clinical use of music interventions used to accomplish goals through the help of a professional who has completed an approved music therapy progr...

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Behavior-Based for Students with Special Needs

Behavior-based education is a teaching approach that focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors and discouraging negative behaviors in students. There’s a performing arts education in Orlando, Florida, that uses this approach: CAMEN Academy For The ...

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How Technology Changed Performing Arts

Technology has had a profound impact on the way we experience and create performing arts. It ranges from increasing access to the arts for people living outside of urban areas to providing audiences with a more immersive experience. For example, acco...

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How Performance Arts Impact Communication Skills

Performance arts education can help kids with IDD learn valuable communication and social skills, as well as develop a greater sense of confidence. It is also a great way for kids to express themselves in an emotionally safe and creative environment....

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Promoting Positive Reinforcement with Performance Arts

In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, positive reinforcement is a key concept and tool for behavior modification. Positive reinforcement involves presenting a desirable consequence or reward after a desired behavior is exhibited, increasing the...

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