INTEGRATING ART TO TEACH THOSE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

Katie Dunbar Indiana UniversityEDUC – M333

WHAT IS CEREBRAL PALSY?

“…a group of disorders that can involve brain and nervous system function such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking.” (Hoch, 2009)

Retrieved from http://www.livingwithcerebralpalsy.com/index.php

WHAT DOES CP AFFECT?

Sensory Integration Visual/Auditory Integration Spatial Perception

Retrieved from http://cerebralpalsysupportgroups.com/how-is-cerebral-palsy-diagnosed/

WHAT CAN TEACHERS DO?

Provide Opportunities for Sensory Integration

Art Provides Methods of Tactile and Sensory Learning

Retrieved from http://thetherapeuticresourcesblog.blogspot.com/2011_12_01_archive.html

EXAMPLES OF INTEGRATING ART

Textured Paper Painting

EXAMPLES OF INTEGRATING ART

Finger Painting

EXAMPLES OF INTEGRATING ART

Ice Painting

EXAMPLES OF INTEGRATING ART

Tactile Painting

CONNECTION WITH M333 READINGS

“The Misunderstood Role of the Arts in Human Development” Eisner Sensory experiences are important for all

development “Artistic Choices: A Study of Teachers Who

Use Arts in the Classroom” Oreck Discusses how teachers should be aware of the

diversity of learning styles and needs among their students

Elements and Principles of Design (Handout) Shape, Texture, Color (Elements)

REFERENCES

Bumin, G. & Kayihan, H. (?) Effectiveness of two different sensory-integration programs for children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. (???).

Hoch, D. B. (2009). Cerbral palsy. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved on March 27, from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001734

Mayo Foundation. (2012). Cerebral palsy. Retrieved on March 27, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cerebral-palsy/DS00302

My Child with Cerebral Palsy. (2012). My Child. Retrieved on March 27, from http://cerebralpalsy.org