Social Skills, Emotional Growth and Drama Therapy - Inspiring Connection on the Autism Spectrum (Paperback)

Drama therapy provides valuable opportunities for children on the autism spectrum to interact and connect with others in a fun, supportive environment. The innovative model of drama therapy described in this book is rooted in neuroscience, and designed specifically to develop social, emotional and expressive language skills in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Lee R. Chasen provides an accessible explanation of the theoretical foundations, concepts and techniques that make up the approach, and describes in detail a thirty-session drama therapy program which uses creative and playful tools such as guided play, sociometry, puppetry, role-play, video modeling and improvisation. Scenarios drawn from his own practice provide useful insights into the practicalities of setting up and running such a program, as well as into how children's social, emotional and expressive language skills deepen through their immersion in this unique approach. This book will be of interest to drama and creative arts therapists, as well as teachers, school psychologists, counsellors and other professionals who work with children with autism spectrum disorders.

General

Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2011
First published:	April 2011
Authors:	Lee R Chasen
Foreword by:	Robert J. Landy
Dimensions:	229 x 153 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-84905-840-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > Teaching of children / adults with specific learning difficulties Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > Teaching of those with special educational needs > Teaching of learning disabled persons
LSN:	1-84905-840-7
Barcode:	9781849058407

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