Drama is a great help for children in Autism spectrum disorder: helps in focusing and communication strategies
builds social skills and trust among peers. Use Drama effectively with children and encourage their creativity.
2. Severity of Social Communication
Fixated or restricted behaviours
Symptoms manifest as early as 9-12 months
Connections with Self and Space.
3. Simon Baron Cohen: Lack of Empathy
Failure to know the Intentions
Lack of Imagination
Social communication : deficit
Humour ?
26. The Natya Shastra:
Vishranthi jananam kale
NatyameTat Bhavisayethe.
If you are unhappy due to diseases( depression,
down syndrome) those who suffer from loss or pain
and even the tired saint needs Drama.Theatre
brings peace and tranquility.
NatyameTat Bhavisayethe: Bhavisya means future.
Here it refers to health and specially mental health,
relaxation and free from stress and anxiety