Presentations / Mary White House Authentic Movement

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Check In

 

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 PRESENTATIONS

 

 Group 2

Autism
 
Gabriella Novo, Isabel Rodriguez, Absara Anugola, Harlond Beverly
 
 
Group 3
 Schizophrenia
 
Melissa Callard, Andrea Caballero, Kristen Sacca, Rachel Schlow
 

 

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Mary Whitehouse

Video

 
                                    


 
  Watch Video 1 (2 min.)
 
Question 1

After watching the video above, reflect on Mary Whitehouse's comment on the "concentration and involvement" of her students in "expressing their feelings." 
 
 

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IV

 

 Authentic Movement Session 

 


 Authentic Movement session with 

Laurienne Singer and student Elaine (Elle) Smith


Question 2

Write a reflection about this authentic movement session.

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