Dance/Movement Therapy for Infants and Young Children with Medical Illness 1st Edition

Captivate your practice and deepen your care with Dance/Movement Therapy for Infants and Young Children with Medical Illness, 1st Edition by Suzi Tortora and Miri Keren. This pioneering guide merges developmental science with creative, movement-based approaches specifically tailored to infants and young children facing medical challenges.

Beginning with clear, engaging explanations of theory and neurodevelopmental principles, the book moves quickly into practical application. Readers will find symptom-focused assessments, adaptable intervention techniques, and vivid case examples that illustrate how movement, rhythm, and sensory play support regulation, attachment, motor recovery, and emotional expression in pediatric medical settings. Grounded in evidence and clinical wisdom, it addresses common contexts—NICU, pediatric wards, outpatient clinics, and early intervention programs—making it relevant for therapists working in hospitals and community services across North America and worldwide.

Ideal for dance/movement therapists, occupational and physical therapists, pediatric nurses, psychologists, early intervention specialists, and caring parents, this volume shows how small, intentional movements can produce measurable changes in comfort, development, and family bonding. The accessible clinical strategies and step-by-step session ideas equip practitioners to integrate movement therapy into multidisciplinary care plans confidently.

Whether you’re building a pediatric program or seeking new, research-informed tools to support infants and medically fragile children, this book is an essential resource. Add Dance/Movement Therapy for Infants and Young Children with Medical Illness to your professional library and transform how you connect, soothe, and promote growth through movement. Order your copy today.

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