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A retrospective analysis of the effectiveness of dolphin-assisted therapy for children with autism in Singapore
Author
Izad Ghalid
Supervisor
Chia, Noel
Abstract
This dissertation examined the efficacy of dolphin-assisted therapy (DAT) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by employing analytical and archival research designs on past five DAT studies conducted from 2008 to 2012 in Singapore. The author adopted an educological perspective comprising five different lenses, which are: (1) historical lens, (2) praxiological lens, (3) scientific lens, (4) philosophical lens, and (5) jurisprudential lens. These are done by the re-analysis of data gathered from these five DAT studies using the results based on the administration of the three subtests of Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (popularly known as GARS for short) (Gilliam, 1995): 1) stereotyped behaviors, 2) communication, and 3) social integration.
An analysis of the results from five studies found that there was a significant reduction in stereotyped behaviors and a significant improvement in communication and social interactions. In addition, it was also found that a significant reduction in the measurement of Autistic Quotient that is, autistic severity among the 32 participants with ASD. Finally, limitations and implications of this study were discussed.
An analysis of the results from five studies found that there was a significant reduction in stereotyped behaviors and a significant improvement in communication and social interactions. In addition, it was also found that a significant reduction in the measurement of Autistic Quotient that is, autistic severity among the 32 participants with ASD. Finally, limitations and implications of this study were discussed.
Date Issued
2015
Call Number
RJ506.A9 Iza
Date Submitted
2015