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The concepts of the proposal were founded on the possibility of the use of the Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) in helping people suffering from developmental disabilities. The research would be aimed to determine the effective use of the LMA design of body, effort, shape, and space, ordinarily called the BESS approach as remedy for the developmental disability conditions such as autism and Down syndrome (ADTA n.d). I became motivated to explore this approach of the BESS method for individuals with autism and Down syndrome when taking a Laban Movement Analysis class and volunteering at The Arc. I felt this approach would be beneficial and valuable. During my volunteer ship, I learned that dance could intervene on different developmental and intellectual …show more content…

In the Modern Ages, there were Almshouses that opened in New York because people started noticing that there were folks in their society that had a “problem” or disability. Although it was positive that people recognized those with disabilities, they also created these Almshouses to separate those individuals from the community because un-disabled people believed that disabled people did not deserve to be in a “normal” community (Thorn et al 895). Eventually, by the 1900’s, the concept of disability was well understood and researchers started to analyze the situation in more depth. Researchers are working to understand the benefits of early intervention services, risk factors, and changes in acceptance and awareness of the condition …show more content…

Abnormal learning challenges and abnormal physical features and locomotion characterize the disease. BESS approach of body, effort, shape and space can be used to improve the difficulties in the learning and the development of motor skills (Thompson 250). Dancing and music improves the motor skills of the children drastically and thus can be effectively used as an intervention and in the management of the Down syndrome. Music and dancing was indicated to improve the cognitive ability and development of the abstract concept in children and adults. In the light of that, music and dancing can be used effectively to manage and control Down syndrome. In the similar manner, BESS can be used to intervene and manage bipolar personal disorder, ADD, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Thompson 249).
Therefore, with physical activity being a significant concept of physical development, BESS and the Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) promotes both cognitive and physical development. The technique also increases body’s activities that help decrease the severity of the signs and symptoms associated with Down syndrome such as increased heart abnormalities, obesity, and cancer (Chloe 59). The technique also connects the body and the mind and this improves skills development and as well as build relationships. It also promotes learning and builds behaviors such as

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