Beyond expression: structured art-based therapy and attention span in pupils with intellectual disability
Udeme Samuel Jacob, Sri Nurhayati, Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe · 2026
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Udeme Samuel Jacob and coauthors trial in 2026 structured art-based therapy to lengthen attention span in pupils with intellectual disability. Short attention blocks learning, and specialized help is scarce in low-resource schools. Art activities that demand sustained focus offer a low-cost candidate intervention.
Twenty pupils with mild or moderate disability took part in a school-level comparison with testing before and after. The program ran twenty-four sessions mixing painting, clay work, music, and guided reflection. Attention scores rose significantly in the treated group, and the measured effect was strong. Children with mild disability finished higher, though severity did not significantly change the program's benefit.
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| CREATOR | Udeme Samuel Jacob, Sri Nurhayati, Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 55 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |