Everyone Can Play – Using Theatre to Promote Developmental Gains

• By: Jenna Gabriel, BFA Daytime Moon Creations
• July 1st, 2012
• autism interventions, communication, creativity, emotional expression, play-based learning, relationships, social skills, students, theatre programs
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When curtain call begins for my students, the look of pride on their faces is magical. The beaming faces of their parents, though, tell a fuller story. I teach theatre to children and young adults on the autism spectrum, and many times the concept of a full theatrical production seems like an...