{"product_id":"using-drama-with-children-on-the-autism-spectrum","title":"**Using Drama With Children On The Autism Spectrum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis practical manual contains more than 150 activities for use with children aged 5-11 years old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten for mainstream and special needs teachers, speech \u0026amp; language therapists, drama teachers and drama therapists, the book shows how using drama with children across the autism spectrum can help to develop: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayfulness and pretence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerbal and non-verbal communication \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-awareness and self-esteem. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking a developmental approach, the book is divided into two parts: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple child-focused activities (Units 1-2) for children in a special school setting who are at an early stage of engagement; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to use this book; Introduction;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePart 1 Child-focused work:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRelating through drama: An Empty Space\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWorking with the sensory environment;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSimple Groups - Noticing others;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2 Group Work: Building skills: Sculpting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUsing the body\/starting to pretend;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eScripts - Rehearsing lines\/encouraging speech;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProps, Puppets, Costume - Exploring objects and people as objects;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMe, Myself, I - Exploring aspects of self;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStorytelling - Recalling events\/making meaning;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eImprovisation - Putting experience and emotion together;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnding - Working with the concept of 'finished';\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAppendix I: Photocopiable resources;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAppendix II: Useful contacts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #666666; line-height: 140%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\"\u003e[CODE: SM-6010; Wiro-b-Bound; 256 Pages]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #666666; line-height: 140%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\"\u003e[Author: Carmel Conn;  Age Suitability: 5-11 Yrs] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avid Readers Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51273240051995,"sku":"9781138369436","price":42.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/using-drama-with-children-on-the-autism-spectrum-8316561.jpg?v=1781793068","url":"https:\/\/abcschoolsupplies.co.uk\/products\/using-drama-with-children-on-the-autism-spectrum","provider":"ABC School Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}