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1	The evidence-based drama practitioner : the design and implementation of a drama program for very young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their parents / Design and implementation of a drama program for very young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their parents Ulrich, Christina Ann 28 June 2012 (has links) This thesis explores the applications of a drama-based intervention program for very young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their parents. Drama-based pedagogy and practice is merged with behavioral principles from the world of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to create an interdisciplinary program tailored specifically for the unique learning needs of children with ASD. This document offers a comprehensive overview of the history of diagnosis and treatment of ASD and the many factors that can influence relationships between children with ASD and their parents. A drama-based intervention program was designed specifically to address the communication and social skill deficits in children with ASD. In addition, the drama-based intervention program encouraged parents to use responsive teaching strategies to enhance and extend creative play with their child. The document concludes with recommendations for essential components of a drama-based intervention program for very young children with ASD and their parents. / text Autism Spectrum Disorder Applied theatre Theatre Drama Creative drama Parent training Improv Applied Behavior Analysis Responsive teaching Incidental teaching Pivotal Response Training Reciprocal Imitation Training Evidence-based Drama-based Early intervention

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The evidence-based drama practitioner : the design and implementation of a drama program for very young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their parents / Design and implementation of a drama program for very young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their parents