Social-Emotional Benefits of Drumtastic Ability Beats® Dyadic Partnership between a College Veteran with PTSD and an Elementary Student in a Special Education Setting

Authors

  • Lyn Litchke Texas State University
  • Casey Finley Texas State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2019-V53-I2-9129

Keywords:

ADHD, drumming, intellectual disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, social-emotional, special education

Abstract

This case report investigated Drumtastic Ability Beats® in an elementary Special Education program highlighting the relationship between a college veteran with PTSD partnered with a student with intellectual developmental disorder and ADHD. The results pre-post for the veteran showed Perceived Stress Scale improved 22.7%; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale- Anxiety decreased 37.5%, and Depression increased by 37.5%. Less than 1% positive change on both the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale and Connor Davidson Resiliency Scale. The student Social Personal Relationship Scale increased 54% in relating to others and 51% in self-responsible social behavior. Smiley-o-Meter demonstrated improved mood from a 3 nervous/unsocial to 8 excited/delighted. This study demonstrates the value of TR interventions in a special education program in a school setting with regard to social-emotional behaviors.

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Author Biographies

Lyn Litchke, Texas State University

Dr. Lyn Litchke is an Associate Professor of Therapeutic Recreation in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas State University where she has taught for 16 years. She is the 2016 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service. Lyn has been a CTRS for over 30 years and is a master trainer in Drumtastic Ability Beats®.

Casey Finley, Texas State University

Casey Finley is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Recreation and Leisure Sciences with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation. She has Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of North Georgia. Casey has fourteen years experience working with and sharing the joys of individuals with disabilities in various settings focusing on accessible camps and retreats.

 

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Published

2019-05-20

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Case Report

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