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The Experiences of Parents/ Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Sensory Friendly Theatre Performance

Santanello, Patricia Jane, Ed.D.
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3037-6829
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=findlay1595544825926404

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2020, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), University of Findlay, Education.
Access to theatre has been limited for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) due to concerns about disrupting others (Hadley, 2015). The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate the experiences of parents/ caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at a sensory friendly theatre performance. The population for the study was family members of children with ASD who attended a sensory friendly theatre performance. The qualitative portion of the study was a phenomenological study. The quantitative portion of the study was a cross-sectional case study design. Results indicated that the accommodations that were provided were utilized by the children who attended the performance. While meeting the needs of individuals with ASD, sensory friendly theatre also addresses issues of equity and access to theatre.
Kara Parker, Ed.D. (Committee Chair)
John Gillham, Ed.D. (Committee Member)
Jon Brasfield, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
148 p.
Performing Arts; Special Education; Theater
Sensory friendly Theatre; Autism; Relaxed theatre; Disability rights

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Citations

  • Santanello, Ed.D., P. J. (2020). The Experiences of Parents/ Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Sensory Friendly Theatre Performance [Doctoral dissertation, University of Findlay]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=findlay1595544825926404

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Santanello, Ed.D., Patricia. The Experiences of Parents/ Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Sensory Friendly Theatre Performance. 2020. University of Findlay, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=findlay1595544825926404.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Santanello, Ed.D., Patricia. "The Experiences of Parents/ Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Sensory Friendly Theatre Performance." Doctoral dissertation, University of Findlay, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=findlay1595544825926404

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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