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An inclusive arts-mediated program for children with and without disabilities: Establishing community and an environment for child development through the arts

Abstract

This multi-method qualitative study examined the culture, intentional design, and features of a 30-year inclusive arts-mediated summer program called Spiral Garden. The study involved historical document analysis, and interviews with key informants and staff members. Study themes indicated that the Garden was intentionally designed to provide multiple opportunities and points of entry, and to focus on child-directed experiences of …

Authors

King G; Kingsnorth S; Sheffe S; Vine R; Crossman S; Pinto M; Curran CJ; Savage D

Journal

Children's Health Care, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 204–226

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

April 2, 2016

DOI

10.1080/02739615.2014.996885

ISSN

0273-9615