Factors Influencing Participation in Adaptive Dikir Barat for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study

Abstract

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are most likely to encounter barriers that can prevent them from the opportunity for participation, namely in performing arts due to their limitation of posture and movement. Adaptive Dikir Barat (ADB) modifies its typical way to well suit the ability of children with CP while still maintaining the traditional musical elements and rhythm of the original Dikir Barat (DB). This study focuses on exploring the factors influencing participation of ADB for children with CP. The goal is to include and encourage them to participate in performing arts activity which is designed and adapted for their abilities. The positive result of this study from interviews conducted with seven parents of children with CP suggests that more research should be carried out to expand this activity in order for children with CP be given opportunity to perform more frequently.