The effects of massage intervention on the relationship between parents and their infant or toddler with special needs

Term

2011

Capstone

Thesis

Degree Name

MAEd

Abstract

The research question addressed in this Capstone is the following: How can massage improve the relationship between parents and their infant or toddler with special needs? The author examined the importance of touch on human development and how massage supports healthy physical and emotional development in young children. Important research completed by Dr. Tiffany Field at the University of Miami Touch Research Institute was explored. In this Capstone, a six-week study was conducted with five parents of infants or toddlers who have special needs. Infant massage techniques were taught and data was collected to determine how massage influences the parent-child relationship. The results indicated that massage intervention does improve the relationship between parents and their children through the numerous benefits it provides.

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