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...