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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 260832" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>Hmmm...</p><p></p><p>With Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), a ballet class could go either way.</p><p>It's a very structured form of dance, with very clear expectations, rules, rote learning and repetition. It's almost ritualistic. Those elements might make it a good fit for a child on the spectrum.</p><p></p><p>Possible disadvantages might be that, if she has issues with motor contol, some of the movements may be difficult to achieve.</p><p></p><p>A possible long-term advantage might be enhancements in proprioceptive sense, motor control, balance and gait, all of which Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids typically struggle with.</p><p></p><p>Speaking from personal experience as a spectrumish little girl who was enthralled with dance, I was enrolled in ballet, tap and jazz classes when I was 4 years old. Hated ballet and quit after 2 weeks. LOVED jazz and especially tap (same rote learning and routine, same balance and stability, less difficulty due to hypermobility). I ended up sticking with dance until well into my 20s, and then picking it up again recently.</p><p></p><p>Your mileage may vary, but I certainly think it's worth a try. You might want to be open to other dance forms as well, just in case...</p><p></p><p>Trinity</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 260832, member: 3907"] Hmmm... With Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), a ballet class could go either way. It's a very structured form of dance, with very clear expectations, rules, rote learning and repetition. It's almost ritualistic. Those elements might make it a good fit for a child on the spectrum. Possible disadvantages might be that, if she has issues with motor contol, some of the movements may be difficult to achieve. A possible long-term advantage might be enhancements in proprioceptive sense, motor control, balance and gait, all of which Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids typically struggle with. Speaking from personal experience as a spectrumish little girl who was enthralled with dance, I was enrolled in ballet, tap and jazz classes when I was 4 years old. Hated ballet and quit after 2 weeks. LOVED jazz and especially tap (same rote learning and routine, same balance and stability, less difficulty due to hypermobility). I ended up sticking with dance until well into my 20s, and then picking it up again recently. Your mileage may vary, but I certainly think it's worth a try. You might want to be open to other dance forms as well, just in case... Trinity [/QUOTE]
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