A research project considering the adaptation and practice of NDP for adults with a diagnosis of young onset dementia
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Holmwood, C., Ward, A. and Collard-Stokes, G. 2025. A research project considering the adaptation and practice of NDP for adults with a diagnosis of young onset dementia. in: Holmwood, C. and Jennings S (ed.) The Handbook of Neuro-Dramatic-Play Cross-Cultural, Attachment-Based Play for Clinicians and Practitioners UK Routledge.
| Authors | Holmwood, C., Ward, A. and Collard-Stokes, G. |
|---|---|
| Editors | Holmwood, C. and Jennings S |
| Abstract | This chapter focusses on the adaptation and practice of NDP with adults (18-65), who have a diagnosis of young onset dementia. With an Arts & Humanities Research Council Grant (UK), two researchers from the University of Derby and one from the University of Northampton adapted the main components of NDP (Jennings 2011). They focused particularly on the developmental paradigm of Embodiment Projection and Role (EPR, Jennings 2011) which involves movement, embodied play, art and story making, character and role development and drama, over a ten-week period with two groups of people living with a diagnosis and their family members. Over the last decade several people have begun to consider the potential of using aspects of NDP with adult and older populations, (Janniste 2016, Holmwood 2021). This research project has a focus on strengthening bonds between people with young onset dementia, their family members, and caregivers, supporting individuals living in the community. This chapter describes some the barriers and facilitators of working with this population group and makes suggestions towards best practice. |
| Keywords | Neuro dramatic play; Young; Onset dementia |
| Year | 2025 |
| Book title | The Handbook of Neuro-Dramatic-Play Cross-Cultural, Attachment-Based Play for Clinicians and Practitioners |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Place of publication | UK |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Series | Neuro dramatic Play |
| ISBN | 9781032807089 |
| Web address (URL) | https://www.routledge.com/The-Handbook-of-Neuro-Dramatic-Play-Cross-Cultural-Attachment-Based-Play-for-Clinicians-and-Practitioners/Holmwood-Jennings/p/book/9781032807089 |
| Funder | Arts and Humanities Research Council |
| File | License File Access Level Restricted |
| Output status | In press |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Deposited | 02 May 2025 |
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