The Development of Theatre Arts to Facilitate Social and Communication Skills for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• By: Sam Goldstein, PhD Aubrie Therrien, MPH The EPIC Players Inclusion Company
• April 1st, 2019
• communication, social skills, spring 2019 issue, theater
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There is an emerging though limited body of research demonstrating the effectiveness of theatre-related activities to facilitate social and communication skills, teach emotional recognition and expression, non-verbal behaviors and gestures, listening and conversation skills, eye contact, as well as...

Employing Theater Arts to Enhance the Lives of Individuals with ASD

• By: Aubrie Therrien Sam Goldstein, PhD The EPIC Players Inclusion Company
• October 1st, 2017
• communication, employment, fall 2017 issue, social skills, theater
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The EPIC Players Inclusion Company is a theater based group in New York City, founded by Aubrie Therrien. EPIC’s goals include redefining the face of theater arts, creating employment opportunities for actors with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and providing the local community with an active theater...