Autism Arts Level 3: A drama syllabus for children on the autism spectrum will help children on the autism spectrum develop their communication skills, life skills and self-confidence through arts and drama therapy activities. Autism Arts Level 3 is intended for use with high functioning autistic children and young people and Level 3 encourages a fully integrated sense of self where body, voice and feelings may unite. Autism Arts Level 3 includes more imaginative play where students can interact, communicate and express. It also explores the concept of relationships and the student's role as a relational individual. Autism Arts Level 3 is the most student-led of the Autism Arts drama syllabus series and this level assumes that a certain level of self-awareness and language acquisition has already been gained by the child on the autism spectrum. The Autism Arts drama syllabus series are written by an education specialist and performing arts trainer and piloted by the National Autism Society (Malaysia).Using drama-therapy and creative arts for therapeutic benefit and personal development, these imaginative and interactive activities and resources come in a choice of level to suit your students' needs and functioning. Each level is one year long and comprises three terms with 12 lessons per term. The content is aimed at children and young people from five to fifteen. Includes CD-rom with supplementary material.
Abigail Barragry has worked around the world using the arts as a tool to teach, empower and bring groups together. She has spent extensive time in Malaysia where she pioneered the use of drama in education and for psychosocial development. Abigail has given numerous presentations on the benefits of creativity and expression in mental health, and conducted extensive research on this area at the University of Malaya. Abigail has been doing drama with children and young people for many years to target specific barriers faced by individuals and groups. In particular, she has created programmes for children on the autistic spectrum, those with Down's syndrome and those who have not had the same positive start in life as their peers. As director of a performing arts enrichment centre, Abigail has spent considerable time fine-tuning programmes, training teachers and closely monitoring international developments in the field. As drama specialist for the National Autism Society of Malaysia, she created their official three-year drama programme.
About the author; Foreword by Dr Sue Jennings; Introduction; Overview; Term 1: Me and my family; Term 2: Into the sea; Term 3: Fables and morals CD rom with supplementary material.
