THE CONTRIBUTION OF DRAMA GAMES TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
THE CONTRIBUTION OF DRAMA GAMES TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Author(s): Maria Karaiskou
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Preschool education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Pedagogy
Published by: Biblioteca Ştiinţifică a Universităţii de Stat Alecu Russo
Keywords: autism; drama games; pedagogy;
Summary/Abstract: Autism is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder that inhibits the normal development of the human body and isolates the sufferer from the rest of the world. The autism spectrum is characterized, to varying degrees, by difficulty in social interaction and social comprehension and emotional transaction, by difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, and by repetitive, stereotyped behaviors and activities that affect the functioning of the individual. There are many types of treatments available. The Theatrical Pedagogical program is a method that creates a dramatic environment that aims to understand reality through play, artistic creation, exploration and experiential approach. The aim of the program is the communication of the children within a group, in which develops interpersonal relationships. Communication is a key element of the theater and in this way the language ability of children is developed in a more communicative way. Drama therapy is a deliberate and scientifically used by therapeutic elements of drama to heal individuals. Therapy through drama combines different forms of art, such as dance, music and face masks. Drama therapy is a well-known, well-used approach to help people who have a wide array of conditions that interfere with their ability to interact well with others.

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