Research Grants
Hanny Exiner Memorial Foundation (HEMF) grants are awarded annually for research studies and projects conducted in Australasia which contribute to the knowledge base of dance movement therapy (DMT) and advance understandings of dance as a healing art. Grants are awarded annually. For more information go to HEMF
Reference List
DTAA References
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Supritha Aithal, Vicky Karkou, Stergios Makris, Themis Karaminis, & Joanne Powell. (2021). A Dance Movement Psychotherapy Intervention for the Wellbeing of Children With an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Intervention Study. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.588418
Chen, T., Wen, R., Liu, H., Zhong, X., & Jiang, C. (2022). Dance intervention for negative symptoms in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 47, N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101565
Fan, X., & Ko, K. S. (2023). Dance/Movement Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China: Clinical Case Study. American Journal of Dance Therapy: Publication of the American Dance Therapy Association, 45(2), 191–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-023-09385-6
Hildebrandt, M. K., Koch, S. C., & Fuchs, T. (2016). We Dance and Find Each Other: Effects of Dance/Movement Therapy on Negative Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Behavioral Sciences (2076-328X), 6(4), bs6040024. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs6040024
Hartshorn, K., Olds, L., Field, T., Delage, J., Cullen, C., & Escalona, A. (2001). Creative Movement Therapy Benefits Children with Autism. Early Child Development & Care, 166(1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1080/0300443011660101
Edwards, J. (2015). Exploring sensory sensitivities and relationships during group dance movement psychotherapy for adults with autism. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 10(1), 5–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2014.978894
Koch, S. C., Mehl, L., Sobanski, E., Sieber, M., & Fuchs, T. (2015). Fixing the Mirrors: A Feasibility Study of the Effects of Dance Movement Therapy on Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 19(3), 338–350.
Mastrominico, A., Koch, S. C., Fuchs, T., Manders, E., Steffinger, L., Hirjak, D., Sieber, M., Thomas, E., Holzinger, A., Konrad, A., & Bopp, N. (2018). Effects of Dance Movement Therapy on Adult Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Behavioral Sciences, 8(7), 61. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs8070061
Manders, E., Koch, S. C., & Fuchs, T. (2022). A Case for Playful Engagement: Synchrony and Interaction Quality During Mirroring in ASD. Conceptual Framework and Case Study. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 44(2), 143–167. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-022-09359-0
Martin, M. (2014). Moving on the spectrum: Dance/movement therapy as a potential early intervention tool for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 41(5), 545–553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2014.10.003
Morris, P., Hope, E., Foulsham, T., & Mills, J. P. (2021). The Effectiveness of Mirroring- and Rhythm-Based Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-021-00236-z
Scatozza, L., Bryden, P. J., & Fletcher, P. C. (2023). The effects of dance movement therapy for children with Autism spectrum disorder. RESEARCH IN DANCE EDUCATION. https://doi.org/10.1080/14647893.2023.2285028
Scharoun, S. M., Reinders, N. J., Bryden, P. J., & Fletcher, P. C. (2014). Dance/Movement Therapy as an Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. American Journal of Dance Therapy: Publication of the American Dance Therapy Association, 36(2), 209–228. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-014-9179-0
Seach, D. (2007). Interactive Play with Children with Autism. Routledge, London
Sengupta, M., & Banerjee, M. (2020). Effect of dance movement therapy on improving communication and body attitude of the persons with autism, an experimental approach. Body, Movement & Dance in Psychotherapy, 15(4), 267–279. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2020.1794961
Takahashi, H., Matsushima, K., & Kato, T. (2019). The Effectiveness of Dance/Movement Therapy Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 41(1), 55–74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-019-09296-5
Teixeira-Machado, L., Arida, R. M., Ziebold, C., Barboza, A. B., Ribeiro, L., Teles, M. C., Rodrigues da Cunha Azevedo, G., Silvestre de Paula, C., Lowenthal, R., & Mari de Jesus, J. (2022). A pilot randomized controlled clinical trial of dance practice for functionality in autistic children and adolescent with all levels of need support. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 49(), pp. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101650
Wadsworth, J., & Hackett, S. (2014). Dance movement psychotherapy with an adult with autistic spectrum disorder: An observational single-case study. Body, Movement & Dance in Psychotherapy, 9(2), 59–73. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2014.893259
Dance Movement Therapy and ADHD
Grönlund, E., Renck, B., & Weibull, J. (2005). Dance/Movement Therapy as an Alternative Treatment for Young Boys Diagnosed as ADHD: A Pilot Study. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 27(2), 63–85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-005-9000-1
Selissky, M. A. (2017). Embodiment of a fictional character during Dance movement therapy with an adolescent ADD patient: Case study. Body, Movement & Dance in Psychotherapy, 12(3), 195–209. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2017.1344140
Shilpa, J., & Shetty, A. P. (2015). Effectiveness of dance movement therapy on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder children aged between 6-12 years. Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences (MJNHS), 1(1), 19-23. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/effectiveness-dance-movement-therapy-on-attention/docview/2114223646/se-2
Psychosocial Disability
Biondo, J., & Bryl, K. (2020). WHEN WORDS AREN’T ENOUGH: DANCE/ MOVEMENT THERAPY AND SCHIZOPHRENIA…Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) 2020 Congress. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 46, S110–S111. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbaa031.256
Bresler Nardi, A., Bat Or, M., & Shuper Engelhard, E. (2022). Dance movement therapy processes and interventions in the treatment of children with anxiety disorders derived from therapy logs. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2022.101951
Bryl, K., Bradt, J., Cechnicki, A., Fisher, K., Sossin, K. M., & Goodill, S. (2022). The role of dance/movement therapy in the treatment of negative symptoms in schizophrenia: a mixed methods pilot study. Journal of Mental Health, 31(5), 613–623. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2020.1757051
Christopher, N., & Tamplin, J. (2022). The Use of Kinesthetic Empathy with Adults Living with Treatment Resistant Depression: A Survey Study. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 44(2), 115–142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-022-09371-4
Dieterich-Hartwell, R. (2023). Art and Movement as Catalysts for Insight Into the Human Condition of Depression. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 46(4), 276–284. https://doi.org/10.1037/prj0000550
Gokcen, A., Ekici, G., Abaoglu, H., & Sen, D. T. (2020). The healing effect of goal-oriented dance and movement therapy in schizophrenia: A rater-blinded randomized controlled trial. ARTS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY, 71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2020.101702
Karkou, V., Aithal, S., Zubala, A. & Meekums. B. (2019). Effectiveness of Dance Movement Therapy in the Treatment of Adults With Depression: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses. Frontiers in Psychology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00936
Millman, L. S. M., Terhune, D. B., Hunter, E. C. M., & Orgs, G. (2021). Towards a neurocognitive approach to dance movement therapy for mental health: A systematic review. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 28(1), 24–38. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2490
Other Disabilities and Dance Movement Therapy
Cherriere, C., Robert, M., Fung, K., Tremblay Racine, F., Tallet, J., & Lemay, M. (2020). Is there evidence of benefits associated with dancing in children and adults with cerebral palsy? A scoping review. Disability & Rehabilitation, 42(23), 3395–3402. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1590866
Ladwig, J. C., Broeckelmann, E. M., Sibley, K. M., Ripat, J., & Glazebrook, C. M. (2024). A synthesis of the characteristics of dance interventions engaging adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities: a scoping review. Disability & Rehabilitation, 46(10), 1954–1961. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2217384
Pandya, S. P. (2024). Women with disabilities, body image, and wellbeing: Assessing the effectiveness of dance sessions. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 39, 142–155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.02.019
Teixeira-Machado, L., Azevedo-Santos, I., & DeSantana, J. M. (2017). Dance Improves Functionality and Psychosocial Adjustment in Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 96(6), 424–429. https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000000646
| Short reference | Year | Full citation | URL | Population | Evidence Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aithal et al., 2021 | 2021 | Aithal, S., Karkou, V., Makris, S., Karaminis, T., & Powell, J. (2021). A Dance Movement Psychotherapy Intervention for the Wellbeing of Children With an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Intervention Study. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.588418 | Link | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Pilot Intervention Study |
| Akapo, 2023 | 2023 | Akapo, S. S. (2023). An overview of somatics (body-mind) approaches in dance therapy. EJOTMAS: Ekpoma Journal of Theatre and Media Arts, 300-316. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ejotmas.v6i1-2.17 | Link | Literature Review | |
| Albin, 2016 | 2016 | Albin, C. M. (2016). The Benefit of Movement: Dance/Movement Therapy and Down Syndrome. Journal of Dance Education, 16(2), 58-61. https://doi.org/10.1080/15290824.2015.1061196 | Link | Down Syndrome | Literature Review |
| Aleksander-Szymanowicz, et al., 2023 | 2023 | Aleksander-Szymanowicz, P., Filar-Mierzwa, K., & Skiba, A. (2023). Effect of dance movement therapy on balance in adults with Down Syndrome: A pilot study. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1177/17446295231220429 | Link | Down Syndrome | Pilot Study |
| Amighi et al., 1999 | 1999 | Amighi, J., Loman, S., Lewis, P. & Sossin, M. (1999). The meaning of movement: Developmental and clinical perspectives of the Kestenberg Movement Profile. Amsterdam: Gordon and Breach. | Link | Book | |
| Barnet-López et al., 2015 | 2015 | Barnet-López, S., Pérez-Testor, S., Cabedo-Sanromà, J., Caterina, G., Guillermo, R. O., Guerra-Balic, M. (2015). Developmental Items of Human Figure Drawing: Dance/Movement Therapy for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 37, 135–149. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-015-9201-1 | Link | Intellectual Disability | Pretest–posttest study without a control group |
| Barnet-Lopez et al., 2016 | 2016 | Barnet-Lopez, S., Pérez-Testor, S., Cabedo-Sanromà, J., Oviedo, G.R., Guerra-Balic, M. (2016). Dance/Movement Therapy and emotional well-being for adults with Intellectual Disabilities. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 51, 10-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2016.08.002 | Link | Intellectual Disability | Controlled quasi-experimental pre–post intervention |
| Berrol, 1992 | 1992 | Berrol, C.F. (1992). The neurophysiologic basis of the mind-body connection in dance/movement therapy. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 14, 19–29. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00844132 | Link | Theoretical / Narrative review | |
| Berrol, 2006 | 2006 | Berrol, C. F. (2006). Neuroscience meets dance/movement therapy: Mirror neurons, the therapeutic process and empathy. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 33(4), 302–315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2006.04.001 | Link | Theoretical / Narrative review | |
| Biondo & Bryl, 2020 | 2020 | Biondo, J., & Bryl, K. (2020). When words Arent Enough: Dance/Movement Therapy and Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 46(1), S110–S111. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbaa031.256 | Link | Schizophrenia | Critical Review |
| Bloom, 2006 | 2006 | Bloom, K. (2006). The Embodied Self. Movement and Psychoanalysis. Karnac. | Link | Book | |
| Bräuninger, 2012 | 2012 | Bräuninger, I. (2012). The efficacy of dance movement therapy group on improvement of quality of life: A randomized controlled trial. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 39(4), 296-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2012.07.002 | Link | Randomised Controlled trial | |
| Bresler et al., 2022 | 2022 | Bresler Nardi, A., Bat Or, M., & Shuper Engelhard, E. (2022). Dance movement therapy processes and interventions in the treatment of children with anxiety disorders derived from therapy logs. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 80, 101951. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2022.101951 | Link | Anxiety | Qualitative assessment |
| Briggs, 2022 | 2022 | Briggs, M. (2022). Examining the Role and Benefits of DMT in Adults with Down syndrome: A Critical Review of the Literature. Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. Lesley University, 568. https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/568 | Link | Down Syndrome | Critical Review |
| Bryl et al., 2022 | 2022 | Bryl, K., Bradt, J., Cechnicki, A., Fisher, K., Sossin, K. M., & Goodill, S. (2022). The role of dance/movement therapy in the treatment of negative symptoms in schizophrenia: a mixed methods pilot study. Journal of Mental Health, 31(5), 613-623. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2020.1757051 | Link | Schizophrenia | Mixed Methods Pilot study |
| Capello, 2008 | 2008 | Capello, P.P. (2008). Dance/Movement Therapy with Children Throughout the World. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 30, 24–36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-008-9045-z | Link | Children | Literature Review |
| Capello, 2009 | 2009 | Capello, P. P. (2009). Basics. An Intra/Interactional Model of DMT with the Adult Psychiatric Patient. In Chaiklin, S., and Wengrower, H. (Eds.), The Art and Science of Dance/Movement Therapy. Life is Dance, 77-102. Routledge. | Link | Psychiatric Patients | Book Chapter - Thereotical Framework |
| Chaiklin, n.d | n.d. | Chaiklin, S. (n.d.). Marian Chace Biography. American Dance Therapy Association. www.adta.org/marian-chace-biography | Link | Professional biographical resource | |
| Chen et al., 2022 | 2022 | Chen, T., Wen, R., Liu, H., Zhong, X., & Jiang, C. (2022). Dance intervention for negative symptoms in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101565 | Link | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Systematic Review and Meta-analysis |
| Christopher & Tamplin, 2022 | 2022 | Christopher, N., & Tamplin, J. (2022). The Use of Kinesthetic Empathy with Adults Living with Treatment Resistant Depression: A Survey Study. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 44(2), 115–142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-022-09371-4 | Link | Depression | Survey Study |
| Clark & Smith, 2017 | 2017 | Clark, L. & Smith, V. (2017). Dance Movement Psychotherapy with People with Learning Disabilities. London: Routledge. | Link | Intellectual Disability | Book |
| Cruz, 2009 | 2009 | Cruz, R. (2009). Validity of the Movement Psychodiagnostic Inventory: A Pilot Study. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 31(2), 122-135. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-009-9072-4 | Link | Psychiatric Patients | Psychometric validation study – pilot study |
| Denning, 2017 | 2017 | Denning, S. (2017). The Importance of Fred: Dance movement therapy with children with complex trauma. Dance Therapy Collections, 4, 67-75. Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia. http://dtaa.org.au/ | Link | Complex Trauma - Children | Clinical Case Study |
| Dieterich-Hartwell, 2017 | 2017 | Dieterich-Hartwell, R. (2017). Dance/movement therapy in the treatment of post traumatic stress: A reference model. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 54, 38-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2017.02.010 | Link | PTSD | |
| Dieterich-Hartwell, 2023 | 2023 | Dieterich-Hartwell, R. (2023). Art and Movement as Catalysts for Insight Into the Human Condition of Depression. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 46(4), 276–284. https://doi.org/10.1037/prj0000550 | Link | Depression | Critical Review |
| Dieterich-Hartwell, 2024 | 2024 | Dieterich-Hartwell, R. (2024). Interpersonal Synchrony in Dance/Movement Therapy: Neural Underpinnings for Individuals with Dementia. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, pre-press, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-240239 | Link | Narrative Review | |
| Dieterich-Hartwell & Melsom, 2022 | 2022 | Dieterich-Hartwell, R. & Melsom, A.M. (2022). Dance/Movement Therapy For Trauma Survivors: Theoretical, Clinical, and Cultural Perspectives. Routledge. | Link | Trauma Survivors | Edited Book |
| Doonan & Bräuninger, 2015 | 2015 | Doonan, F. & Bräuninger, I. (2015). Making space for the both of us: how dance movement therapy enhances mother–infant attachment and experience. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 10(4), 227-242. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2015.1063547 | Link | Mother-infant Dyads | Mixed-methods single-group pre–post intervention study |
| Dunphy & Hens, 2018 | 2018 | Dunphy, K., & Hens, T. (2018). Outcome-Focused Dance Movement Therapy Assessment Enhanced by iPad App MARA. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02067 | Link | Intellectual Disability | Mixed-methods exploratory evaluation / Feasibility study |
| Dunphy & Juma, 2020 | 2020 | Dunphy, K., & Juma, S. (2020). Exploring use of MARA (Movement Assessment and Reporting App) to establish group objectives for psycho-motor interventions. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2020.1806926 | Link | Adults with high support needs | Quantitative observational / psychometric evaluation study |
| Dunphy & Hens, 2020 | 2020 | Dunphy, K. & Hens, T. (2020). Developing participants’ capacity for reflection and self-assessment in a Dance Movement Therapy program for people with intellectual disability. Disability & Society, 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2020.1808445 | Link | Intellectual Disability | Qualitative, Participatory action research |
| Dzwiza-Ohlsen & Kempermann, 2023 | 2023 | Dzwiza-Ohlsen, E. N., & Kempermann, G. (2023). The embodied mind in motion: A neuroscientific and philosophical perspective on prevention and therapy of dementia. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1174424. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1174424 | Link | Dementia | Theoretical Review / Conceptual Analysis |
| Eberhard-Kaechele, 2019 | 2019 | Eberhard-Kaechele, M. (2019). A Developmental Taxonomy of Interaction Modalities in Dance Movement Therapy. In Payne, H., Koch, S., Tantia, J., Fuchs, T. (Eds.), The Routledge International Handbook of Embodied Perspectives in Psychotherapy. Routledge. | Link | Book Chapter | |
| Eberhard-Kaechele, 2021 | 2021 | Eberhard-Kaechele, M. (2021). Dance Movement Psychotherapy. The Body Tells the Unspeakable. In Chesner, A. & Lykou, S. (Eds.), Trauma in the Creative and Embodied Therapies: When Words Are Not Enough, 92-102. Routledge. | Link | Trauma Survivors | Book Chapter |
| Edwards, 2015 | 2015 | Edwards, J. (2015). Exploring sensory sensitivities and relationships during group dance movement psychotherapy for adults with autism. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 10(1), 5–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2014.978894 | Link | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Qualitative Participatory - Case Study |
| Engelhard, 2024 | 2024 | Engelhard, E.S. (2024). Working with unrepresented states in dance/movement therapy for children. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 19(4), 369-380. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2024.2326010 | Link | Children | Theoretical Paper with clinical case study |
| Erfer, 1995 | 1995 | Erfer, T. (1995). Treating Children with Autism in a Public School System. In Levy, F.J., Fried, J.P. and Leventhal, F. (Eds.), Dance and Other Expressive Art Therapies: When Words are Not Enough, 191-211. Routledge. | Link | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Book Chapter |
| Fan & Ko, 2023 | 2023 | Fan, X., & Ko, K. S. (2023). Dance/Movement Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China: Clinical Case Study. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 45(2), 191–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-023-09385-6 | Link | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Clinical Case Study |
| Fischman, 2009 | 2009 | Fischman, D. (2009). Therapeutic Relationships and Kinesthetic Empathy. In Chaiklin, S., and Wengrower, H. (Eds.), The Art and Science of Dance/Movement Therapy. Life is Dance, 33-53. Routledge. | Link | Book Chapter | |
| Gokcen et al., 2020 | 2020 | Gokcen, A., Ekici, G., Abaoglu, H., & Sen, D. T. (2020). The healing effect of goal-oriented dance and movement therapy in schizophrenia: A rater-blinded randomized controlled trial. Arts in Psychotherapy, 71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2020.101702 | Link | Schizophrenia | Randomised Controlled trial |
| Goldstein-Levitas, 2016 | 2016 | Goldstein-Levitas, N. (2016). Dance/movement therapy and sensory stimulation: A holistic approach to dementia care. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 38(2), 429-436. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-016-9221-5 | Link | Dementia | Narrative Review |
| Gomes Neto et al., 2014 | 2014 | Gomes Neto, M., Menezes, M.A., & Carvalho, V.O. (2014). Dance therapy in patients with chronic heart failure: a systematic review and a meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 28(12), 1172-1179. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215514534089 | Link | Medical | Systematic Review and Meta-analysis |
| Grönlund et al., 2005 | 2005 | Grönlund, E., Renck, B., & Weibull, J. (2005). Dance/Movement Therapy as an Alternative Treatment for Young Boys Diagnosed as ADHD: A Pilot Study. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 27(2), 63–85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-005-9000-1 | Link | ADHD | Pilot Study |
| Gupta & Bhan, 2024 | 2024 | Gupta, Y., & Bhan, S. (2024). Effect of dance movement therapy on gross motor functioning skills among children with visual impairment having additional disabilities. International Journal of Research in Special Education, 4(1), 09-14. https://doi.org/10.22271/27103862.2024.v4.i1a.65 | Link | Disability | Experimental - pre/post test design |
| Guy & Topalian, 2017 | 2017 | Guy, H. & Topalian, S. (2017). Dance Movement Therapy in Attachment Work: ‘Repetitive, Rhythmic, Relevant, Relational, Respectful and Rewarding’. In Hendry, A. & Hasler, J. (Eds.), Creative Therapies For Complex Trauma, 181-198. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. | Link | Trauma | Book Chapter |
| Hackney & Earhart, 2010 | 2010 | Hackney, M. E. & Earhart, G.M. (2010). Effects of Dance on Gait and Balance in Parkinson’s Disease: A Comparison of Partnered and Non partnered Dance Movement. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 24(4), 384-392. https://doi.org/10.1177/1545968309353329 | Link | Parkinson's Disease | Randomised Controlled trial |
| Hartshorn et al., 2001 | 2001 | Hartshorn, K., Olds, L., Field, T., Delage, J., Cullen, C., & Escalona, A. (2001). Creative movement therapy benefits children with autism. Early Child Development and Care, 166(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1080/0300443011660101 | Link | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Quasi-experimental study |
| Harty, 2024 | 2024 | Harty, E. (2024). “Embodying opposites”: A case illustration of Dance Movement Therapy as an additional intervention in the treatment of co-morbid Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 80(4), 900–911. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23630 | Link | C-PTSD, Trauma | Case Report |
| Hildebrandt et al., 2016 | 2016 | Hildebrandt, M. K., Koch, S. C., & Fuchs, T. (2016). We Dance and Find Each Other: Effects of Dance/Movement Therapy on Negative Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Behavioral Sciences, 6(4), 24. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs6040024 | Link | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Randomised Controlled trial |
| Hill, 2008 | 2008 | Hill, H. (2008). Talking the Talk but not Walking the Walk: Barriers to Person-Centred Care in Dementia. VDM Verlag. | Link | Dementia | Qualitative organisational case study |
| Ho et al., 2015 | 2015 | Ho, R. T. H., Cheung, J. K. K., Chan, W. C., Cheung, I. K. M., & Lam, L. C. W. (2015). A 3-arm randomized controlled trial on the effects of dance movement intervention and exercises on elderly with early dementia. Https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-015-0111-1 | Link | Dementia | Randomised Controlled trial |
| Homann, 2010 | 2010 | Homann, K. B. (2010). Embodied concepts of neurobiology in dance/movement therapy practice. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 32(2), 80–99. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-010-9099-6 | Link | Theoretical narrative review | |
| Huang et al., 2023 | 2023 | Huang, C.-S., Yan, Y.-J., Luo, Y.-T., Lin, R., & Li, H. (2023). Effects of dance therapy on cognitive and mental health in adults aged 55 years and older with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Geriatrics, 23, Article 4406. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04406-y | Link | Mild Cognitive Impairment | Systematic Review and Meta-analysis |
| Jeong et al., 2005 | 2005 | Jeong, Y.-J., Hong, S.-C., Lee, M. S., Park, M.-C., Kim, Y.-K., & Suh, C.-M. (2005). Dance movement therapy improves emotional responses and modulated neurohormones in adolescents with mild depression. International Journal of Neuroscience, 115(12), 1711–1720. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207450590958574 | Link | Depression | Randomised Controlled trial |
| Kalish, 1976 | 1976 | Kalish, B. (1976). Body movement scale for Autistic and other atypical children. Bryn Mawr College. | Link | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Doctoral Dissertation Psychometric Validation Study |
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