The Use of Drama Techniques in Cognitive Rehabilitation

Authors

  • Carol Stensrud
  • Lois Mishkin
  • Crystal Craft
  • Irwin Pollack

Keywords:

Cognitive Rehabilitation Drama Techniques, Brain Injured, Therapeutic Recreation

Abstract

The use of drama techniques in the therapy ofindividuals with traumatic head injuries is a new addition to cognitive rehabilitation. The success of a pilot program using drama techniques as a means ofdeveloping the social-communication, cognitive and motor skills of individuals with head injuries points the way to a new and useful cognitive rehabilitation tool. This article will provide the reader with an overview ofthis pilot program's methodology planning techniques, and results.

Published

1987-04-01

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