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Group Synchronization During Collaborative Drawing Using Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
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[The drawing, an indicator of language divides].
Silvina Testa1, Amalini Simon1, Dalila Rezzoug1
1Hôpital Avicenne, AP-HP, 125 rue de Stalingrad, 93000 Bobigny, France.
Soins. Pediatrie, Puericulture
|March 27, 2016
Summary
Drawing serves as a mediation tool for bilingual groups, aiding children who struggle with language switching between home and school environments. This technique supports cross-cultural communication and linguistic adaptation.
Area of Science:
- Psycholinguistics
- Cross-cultural psychology
- Art therapy
Context:
- Bilingual education settings
- Cross-cultural consultations
- Pediatric language development
Purpose:
- To explore the efficacy of drawing as a mediation tool
- To support children with bilingual language acquisition challenges
- To facilitate cross-cultural communication in group settings
Summary:
- Drawing is utilized as a therapeutic and communicative intervention within bilingual group consultations.
- Clinical findings indicate its suitability for children experiencing difficulties transitioning between home and school languages.
- This method aids in navigating the complexities of bilingualism and cross-cultural adaptation.
Impact:
- Provides a novel approach for addressing language switching difficulties in children.
- Enhances therapeutic outcomes in cross-cultural and bilingual contexts.
- Offers a practical tool for educators and clinicians working with diverse linguistic populations.
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