"Social Skills, Emotional Growth and Drama Therapy" explains and illustrates a clinically-proven approach to social and emotional development which is rooted in the concepts and practices of drama therapy. It presents an engaging and playful drama therapy program which encourages children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to interact and connect with others, leading to the development of important social, emotional, and expressive language skills. The author presents a series of vignettes which demonstrate how drama therapy techniques may be used with children with ASD, and the impact they may have on their ability to interact and connect with others. Providing useful background information on the causes and various treatments of ASD, with particular emphasis on the latest research into mirror neurons, he describes how to set up and run a thirty-session drama therapy program for children with ASD, using techniques such as guided play, drama games, sociometry, puppetry, role-play, video modelling, and improvisation. His explanations draw on examples from his own practice, demonstrating how the sessions might play out and the kind of results that might be expected. Useful information about the kinds of spaces, props and equipment needed is also provided. This inspirational 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.
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'Lee Chasen brilliantly connects current brain research with the challenges of autism to demonstrate why drama therapy works neurologically and practically as a powerful, motivating therapy for children and youth on the autism spectrum...Pragmatic and playful, Social Skills, Emotional Growth and Drama Therapy is a valuable resource able to be replicated successfully by other clinicians. I know that I will use it!' --Sally Bailey, Past President of the National Association for Drama Therapy and Director of the Drama Therapy Program at Kansas State University
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Lee R. Chasen, PhD, RDT, LCAT, is the Founding Director of Kid Esteem Inc., a non-profit organisation dedicated to the social and emotional vitality and empowerment of children, families, schools, and communities. His groundbreaking work at Kid Esteem Inc. has been featured in Newsday, The New York Times, News 12 television and syndicated radio stations across the USA. A drama therapist in private practice, Lee is based in Long Island, New York.
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By Krista
Format:Paperback
As a classroom teacher who works with kids on the spectrum, I found this text to be enlightening and inspiring. The stories of specific children and their experiences throughout each 10 week program made this text difficult to put down. I finished it in just a few days! I felt a real connection to these children through the heartfelt voice of the writer. This text was easy to read with the substance I was looking for.
I have to completely disagree with the previous comment which states the text didn't provide examples. This text was full of examples! I was able to utilize many of the examples provided in my own classroom. Teaching within an ABA-styled program, it was refreshing to use such ideas as: "Power videos" to help cope with difficult situations, "How to be a real winner" to reiterate appropriate play behaviors, and "On the right track" which provides a fun way to practice "WH" questions to help maintain connections. These are just a very few of the examples I was able to merge with my own teaching methods. My children loved these fun and engaging lessons and truly got much more out of them than just fun.
I'm not sure how one could read this text WITHOUT gathering numerous examples of engaging activities and lessons to incorporate within either a classroom or a program designed for kids with ASD. Each lesson provided a step-by-step analysis, support and reinforcement for parents, and encompassed personal stories which heightened my enthusiasm. Sometimes they were success stories and others were about the real life difficulties kids with ASD encounter and how staff members were able to handle them. It was nice to finally read a text that was genuine and real.
I would highly recommend this text to teachers, therapists, and all who are looking for creative and engaging ways to motivate and connect with children on the Autism Spectrum.
I have to completely disagree with the previous comment which states the text didn't provide examples. This text was full of examples! I was able to utilize many of the examples provided in my own classroom. Teaching within an ABA-styled program, it was refreshing to use such ideas as: "Power videos" to help cope with difficult situations, "How to be a real winner" to reiterate appropriate play behaviors, and "On the right track" which provides a fun way to practice "WH" questions to help maintain connections. These are just a very few of the examples I was able to merge with my own teaching methods. My children loved these fun and engaging lessons and truly got much more out of them than just fun.
I'm not sure how one could read this text WITHOUT gathering numerous examples of engaging activities and lessons to incorporate within either a classroom or a program designed for kids with ASD. Each lesson provided a step-by-step analysis, support and reinforcement for parents, and encompassed personal stories which heightened my enthusiasm. Sometimes they were success stories and others were about the real life difficulties kids with ASD encounter and how staff members were able to handle them. It was nice to finally read a text that was genuine and real.
I would highly recommend this text to teachers, therapists, and all who are looking for creative and engaging ways to motivate and connect with children on the Autism Spectrum.
By StefanieB
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I Found this book very interesting and helpful in adding creative ideas into my 6-1-2 special needs classroom... the use of puppets and masks in order to help with identify feelings is great and a fun addition to my classroom! A lot of the methods discussed about various play skills I found are a great way to get my students to connect, learn , and have fun. The book discusses methods and ideas that seem to be the perfect mix of " structure" and " fun"- something that I personally struggle with as a teacher. This book really has such a positive feel to it and I enjoy bringing the various methods discussed in the book into my classroom. I would suggest this book strongly to parents and teachers of children/teens/ and even adults
By liz
Format:Paperback
Lee Chasen's work with children on the spectrum is extraordinary, and an important contribution to the fields of DT and ASDs. His approach and the message of finding joy in the work is inspiring!
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