Teaching Social Skills Through Sketch Comedy and Improv Games

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Teaching Social Skills Through Sketch Comedy and Improv Games

A Social Theatre™ Approach for Kids and Teens including those with ASD, ADHD, and Anxiety

Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Coping with / advice about anxiety and phobias Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude

Author: Shawn Amador

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Language: English

Published by: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published on: 21st February 2018

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1002 Kb

ISBN: 9781784508203


Introducing a Social Theatre™

This book provides guidance on how to deliver fun and transformative activities to develop social skills in teenagers and children.

Content and Applications

Drawing on ideas from Social Thinking®, CBT, mindfulness and assertiveness training this book develops games, skits and short plays which can be adapted to suit children and teenagers including those who are gifted, typical, and those with mild to moderate cognitive abilities. These activities will help participants become more assertive and flexible as well as improving confidence, focus and self-esteem.

Usage and Benefits

Social Theatre™ can be used in small groups, in class or throughout the school, as well as in group therapy sessions. It provides a new and inclusive way to teach social skills and collaborative learning and is especially useful for those with anxiety, ADHD and ASD.

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