Able Arts pairs well with any of these resources.
Resources in Our Area
We live in a city with so many incredible adaptive and inclusive offerings. At Able Arts, we’re proud to recommend these organizations! You’ll also see a few resources you can purchase, no matter where you live. We’ve vetted each of them and found them to be incredibly helpful!
What the says
research
We’ve conducted two research studies with Belmont OTD students recently. In each instance, we studied the emotional and physical benefits of inclusive and adaptive dance opportunities for children and adults alike.
first study
second study
- Adaptive dance improves gross motor function, along with physical, cognitive, and emotional improvements in children with Down Syndrome. Read the study here.
- Educational dance develops motor skills and improves quality of life for children with various developmental disorders. Read the study here.
- Adapted programming can increase physical fitness levels, muscle strength, and flexibility in children with IDD. Read the study here.
- Participation in adaptive activities is associated with improvements in mood symptoms, body image, self-efficacy, self-competence, and quality of life in the spinal cord injury population. Read the study here.
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