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Acting Antics

Acting Antics

A Theatrical Approach to Teaching Social Understanding to Kids and Teens with Asperger Syndrome

Cindy B. Schneider
Foreword by Tony Attwood

Paperback: £17.99 / $28.95

2006, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 192pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-845-0, BIC 2: JNSG YND

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'As the use of 'kids' and 'teens' in the title might suggest, it is a fun book. It briefly explains how the central processes in acting - including making and interpreting inferences from non-verbal cues, taking another's perspective, and formulating language - can be highly effective ways of addressing social cognition deficits in children with Asperger's syndrome.'

- NAPLIC

'The ideas are excellent and well laid out. This is an innovative approach to social skills training for students with Asperger's Syndrome who will tolerate acting, and for a group leader with energy and commitment to drama.'

-Speech and Language Therapy in Practice

'Schneider's enthusiasm for the subject and her passion to improve life skills of young people is very evident and encourages the reader to progress. As a catalogue of practical ideas with built-in resources, this is a useful book for support groups and families wishing to create a theatre group. Acting Antics has an easy-to-read format and includes activities that can be initiated with minimum preparation and resources.'

-Children Now Magazine

'If you're interested in implementing a drama therapy program for tweens and teens with Asperger Syndrome, this is the book to buy.'

- About.com