| Budget Amount *help |
¥1,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,900,000)
Fiscal Year 2002: ¥500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000)
Fiscal Year 2001: ¥1,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,400,000)
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| Research Abstract |
This study comprises two parts of studies. Study I was aimed at establishing communication in children with autism through Dohsa-method. In this study, the effects of joint-experience of positive mind-body brought about Dohsa-method on the development of joint attention and communication skills were examined. As the psychophysiological measurements of positive mind-body experience, EEG, GSR, and thermography were recorded. The following results were found. (1) Dohsa-method enhanced stable emotional responses while reducing anxiety and tension in a child with autism, and developed attachment with his/her caregivers. (2) Dohsa-method alleviated a childcare anxiety or stress in parents, and enhanced attachment with their child. (3) Joint-experience of positive mind-body experience between a child and his/her parents could facilitate the process of mutual communication.
Study II examined the effects of Dohsa-method on the development of fetal movement and mother's attachment to her fetus. Three pregnant women participated in this study, from the 16 weeks of pregnancy to two weeks before the expected data of their confinement. In addition, the follow-up sessions were carried out during one year after a birth. The main results were as follows. (1) Dohsa-method alleviated pregnant women's stress and fatigue, and made them keep stable emotional states. (2) The positive mind-body experience through Dohsa-method could activate fetal movements. (3) The perception of fetal movements enhanced their positive feelings as becoming a mother, and developed attachment to their fetus. In the follow-up session, they revealed a better mother-child relationship. These results suggest that the positive mind-body experience induced by Dohsa-method may make it possible to break the vicious circle of intergenerational transmission of child abuse in pregnant women who have a risk of child abuse.
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