Skip to main content
  • Accessibility
  • Headlines
  • Coronavirus-News
  • Get-Hooked
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Parasports
  • Ask Bhavna
  • NHBrandView
  • Independent Living
  • Lifestyle
  • NH Videos
×
Newz Hook – Changing Attitudes towards Disability Logo
  • Stories
  • Videos
  • Inclusive
  • NH Voice
  • Login
COVID-19 Notification by Government in Accessible Format

Accessibility Tools

Text Size:

Contrast Scheme:

  • C
  • C

Reset

  • Home
  • Get-hooked
  • Dance therapy does wonders for disabled kids. Check it out

Dance therapy does wonders for disabled kids. Check it out

Get-hooked March 25, 2019
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
0

Who doesn’t love to move to the beats of music? Be it tapping your feet and fingers or moving your head, all of us respond to music. And for children, it is perhaps the best form of self-expression.

It is perhaps this aspect that also makes dance such a great form of therapy for kids and adults. It helps improve the emotional, physical and mental health and experts believe that in the case of kids with disabilities, it’s a great stress buster and confidence booster.

Dr Surekha Ramachandran, of the Chennai-based Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI) is a firm believer in the therapeutic effects of dance. Dr Ramachandran’s daughter Babli, who has Down syndrome, is a well-known figure in the classical dance world, having performed at many venues. Babli is a trained dancer and dances professionally.

Like sports, dance can do wonders for a child with special needs. It makes them physically active and it is therefore important. In fact, dance opens new horizons in physical and mental well-being. It increases their self-confidence and helps them understand their aptitude. – Dr Surekha Ramachandran, Founder, Down Syndrome Federation of India

Experts say that the positive effects of dance are most evident in kids with Down syndrome and autism. It helps improve eye-hand coordination and increases awareness about their bodies. Parents can look at professional training like Babli or just moves to music instinctively at home. The advantage of going to a class is that the child gets to socialize and make friends.

Participating in a dance class helps in Touch Therapy, which is important for children with autism. The child touches and learns to trust other people. It also reduces sensitivity to physical contact and touch.

Rekha, Co-founder of Buddhi Special School in Bengaluru, believes dance is perhaps the best form of therapy, especially for children with disabilities.

“Dance therapy is one of the best therapies that I have seen working well for children with developmental disorders like autism and Down syndrome, says Rekha. “It makes them more active and confident. Sometimes, we conduct classes for children. Otherwise, we let them create their own steps and dance to their heart’s fill. Either ways, it works really well”.

ALSO READ: Animal assisted therapy finds more takers in Indian cities

Watch in Sign Language

0

Support us to make NewzHook Sustainable – Make a Contribution Today

We need your continued support to enable us work towards Changing Attitudes towards Disability. Help us in our attempt to share the voices of people with disabilities that enable them to participate in the society on an equal footing!

Contribute to Newz Hook

NH Videos

Healing pain through art - Dr. Anubha Mahajan, Founder Chronic Pain India

Read more on Newz Hook

  • Get-hooked,Headlines
    Celebrate Achievers with Disabilities with us today
  • Technology
    Check out these free apps that help develop fine motor skills in children with cerebral palsy

Contribue to Newz Hook. Support us to make NewzHook Sustainable – Make a Contribution Today.

Newsletter

 Subscribe to our Newsletter

Want to feature your inspiring story or share an event with the disabled community? Write to:

editor@newzhook.com

Related News

Close up of blind cook Christine Ha

Get-hooked

“Find ways to help yourself” – Blind MasterChef winner Christine Ha’s powerful message for women with disabilities

Matthew Walzer is wearing a blue shirt

Get-hooked

Matthew Walzer’s letter continues to make an impact nearly 10 years later

Christine Ha has covered her eyes and the words how you see me are on the back of her hand

Get-hooked

Blind MasterChef winner Christine Ha is the face of month-long campaign this International Women’s Day

Invite to the telecast & webstreaming of the 2021 CavinKare Ability Awards at 7pm today.

Get-hooked

Celebrate Achievers with Disabilities with us today

Newz Hook - Accessible News

Download App Now!

Videos

View More

Parasports

Triple amputee & fitness trainer Tinkesh Kaushik is dedicated to helping people stay healthy

Get-hooked

Film with a cast of over 80 people with disabilities to release worldwide in November

Get-hooked

Braille Blues Daddy, legendary blind guitarist & singer is no more

Accessibility

CBRF’s new short film ‘Let me in’ highlights need for accessible spaces for people with disabilities

Newz Hook Logo

About Newz Hook

Newz Hook is a media site focusing on Changing Attitudes towards Disability globally. We highlight stories that share insights into the lives of people with disabilities, offer solutions and create collaborations. Our focus is to have Inclusion Champions from across the globe who share knowledge about disability, inclusion & accessibility.

Lets come together to change attitudes towards disability!

Newz Hook is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Follow us on:

Related Links

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Partner with Newz Hook
  • Embed Newz Hook Timeline
  • Affiliate disclosure
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Contribute to Newz Hook

Our Awards

Zero Project Award Winner 2018
Back To Top
© 2019 All Right Reserved. Inclusive News India Private Limited.

Ask Bhavna

All fields are mandatory unless specified as optional.