Using Drama with Children on the Autism Spectrum - Softcover

Conn, Carmel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863886019 ISBN 13: 9780863886010

Publisher: Routledge, 2007

Synopsis

This practical manual contains more than 150 activities for use with children aged 5-11 years old. Written for mainstream and special needs teachers, speech & language therapists, drama teachers and dramatherapists, the book shows how using drama with children across the autism spectrum can help to develop: social skills; playfulness and pretence; verbal and non-verbal communication; and, self-awareness and self-esteem. Taking a developmental approach, the book is divided into two parts: Simple child-focused activities (Units 1-2) for children in a special school setting who are at an early stage of engagement; and Group-orientated activities (Units 3-9) for use in inclusive settings where mixed groups of children, with and without autism, can work together to develop personal and social skills. Each unit focuses on one skill area at a time and follows a similar format which includes a brief theoretical background, a clear set of aims, an assessment profile and a set of drama activities to develop the focus skill. Complete with case studies, photocopiable resources and step-by-step guidance on how to deliver a drama programme, this practical resource will be invaluable for all those who are looking for new ways of engaging children on the autism spectrum.

About this title

About the Author

Carmel Conn has a background in special education and therapeutic arts. She is both a teacher and a dramatherapist and has extensive experience of working with children with special needs in a variety of educational settings. For the last ten years she has been working with children with autism and their families.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0863886019
• ISBN 13: 9780863886010
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256