This study aimed to determine what the effect of participation in a Tomatis
Programme (TP) would be on the psychological well-being and communication
ability of a 14 year old, white adolescent boy with Asperger Disorder (AD). A mixed
method design in the form of a single casestudy was used. Qualitative data were
obtained via semi-s!mctured interviews, spontaneous sketches and observation.
Quantitative data were gathered by means of projective drawings and the Profile of
Mood States (POMS). Seven main categories with twenty-one sub-categories
emerged eom the qualitative data, and were supported by the quantitative data.
Results indicated improvement in Interpersonal Communication and all six domains
of psychological well-being as defined by RyfT (1995) with most significant areas
being: Environmental Mastery, Personal Growth, Autonomy and Positive Relations.
The Tomatis Method (TM) proved to be a successful form of treatment to enhance
psychological well-being and interpersonal communication skills in an AD patient
More effective communication and better family relationships can be achieved and
therefore youth with AD can be empowered to adjust their behaviour accordingly.
The TM prepared the participant for a next phase in therapy where he specifically can
focus on more effective social skills with peers. Further research involving more
participants and a control group is needed. / Thesis (M.A. (Clinical Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2005.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/103 |
| Date | January 2005 |
| Creators | Nel, Lindi |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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