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Listen to the sound, says Juliana Lau, as she tries to persuade 7-year-old Neil Bedard to uncurl his fingers
Listen to the sound, says Juliana Lau, as she tries to persuade 7-year-old Neil Bedard to uncurl his fingers

Listen to the sound, says Juliana Lau, as she tries to persuade 7-year-old Neil Bedard to uncurl his fingers

Date2/9/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Listen to the sound; says Juliana Lau; as she tries to persuade 7-year-old Neil Bedard to uncurl his fingers. She's holding a tambourine behind her back and is asking autistic child to smack the instrument. The German-trained dance therapist says; These children can express joy; grief; fear on a basic level; in a way they can't with words. She conducts classes at York University.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0104429F
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