Abstract
Children with disabilities often require explicit social skills instruction. Underdeveloped social skills can impact a child’s ability to form relationships, communicate effectively, and navigate social situations. Puppetry has emerged as a promising and multifaceted tool for social skills instruction for children with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to systematically appraise the quality of the existing literature and summarize the characteristics of puppet-based social skills interventions for children with disabilities. Suggestions are given for future social skills research involving puppetry.
DOI
10.5703/1288284318590
Keywords
Puppets, social skills, children with disabilities
Date of this Version
4-1-2026
Recommended Citation
Shen, Yilin; Begeske, Jasmine; and Cao, Fan
(2026)
"A Systematic Review of Puppetry-based Social Skills Interventions for Children with Disabilities,"
Journal of the Arts and Special Education: Vol. 6
:
Iss.
1,
Article 9.
DOI: 10.5703/1288284318590
Available at:
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/jase/vol6/iss1/9
