Dance Survey

Variety is committed to increasing the impact and quality of its programs, so your input here is essential to our evaluation and learning efforts. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions about any changes you've observed in your child's skills, attitudes and behaviors since participating in this Variety service or program.

Child's Name(Required)
Has your child participated in Variety's Dance Program?(Required)
Has your child participated in other similar dance programs provided by other organizations in the past?(Required)
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During this program, my child felt like he/she belonged.(Required)
During this program, my child did something he/she didn't think was possible for him/her.(Required)
During this program, my child tried something he/she had never tried before.(Required)
During this program, my child succeeded at a skill or task that was a challenge for him/her.(Required)
During this program, my child made a new friend.(Required)

Skills

My child has an improved ability to navigate his/her environment (with or without devices).(Required)
My child has an improved ability to tolerate activity (e.g. endurance).(Required)
My child has an improved ability to tolerate or cope with stimulation.(Required)
My child has improved strength, stability, or other motor skills.(Required)
My child has an improved ability to express him/herself (verbally or nonverbally).(Required)

Self-Esteem

My child has increased confidence in his/her abilities.(Required)
My child has an improved outlook on what makes him/her unique.(Required)
My child is more willing to try new activities or tasks.(Required)
My child is more motivated to participate in activities.(Required)
My child shows increased perseverance when working on tasks.(Required)

Socialization

My child is more engaged in family activities (participates more fully or frequently).(Required)
My child is more engaged in community or school activities (engages more frequently or fully).(Required)
My child is more engaged with his/her peers (engages more frequently or fully).(Required)
My child spends less time in isolated/solo activities.(Required)
My child more frequently initiates interactions with others.(Required)

Independence

My child maintained or increased his/her level of independence at home or in familiar surroundings.(Required)
My child maintained or increased his/her level of independence in new or unfamiliar surroundings.(Required)

The life of a parent of a special needs child is always changing and Variety has really shown us that you all are in this with us

Sarah, Variety Kid Will’s Mom