TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kramer,Gary
AU  - Ploesch,Richie
TI  - Improvised theatre and the autism spectrum: a practical guide to teaching social connection and communication skills 
SN  - 9781003207627
U1  - 371.94 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - New York, NY
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Children with autism spectrum disorders
KW  - Education
KW  - Improvisation (Acting)
KW  - Games
KW  - Social skills in children
KW  - Study and teaching
KW  - Drama
KW  - Therapeutic use
KW  - Drama in education
KW  - PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism
KW  - bisacsh
N1  - Structure of class -- The games -- Sample programs
N2  - "This guide provides educators, professionals, and parents with an easy-to-follow and comprehensive approach to utilizing improvised theatre as a tool to teach social and communication skills to individuals on the autism spectrum. Opening with the philosophy of the curriculum and the considerations of mental health, play, and environmental factors on individuals with autism, the book then breaks down specific activities, suggests course sequencing, and explains how each activity works and applies to desired outcomes. Packed with dozens of activities and explanations, the book includes all the information necessary to design a full curriculum or create an at-home learning program for parents. By combining the fun and engaging atmosphere of improvisational theatre with the systematic teaching of social skills, professionals and parents can cultivate learning in a way that keeps students engaged while providing long lasting improvements in social interaction, self-confidence, and communication"--
UR  - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003207627
ER  -