Lee R. Chasen

Engaging Mirror Neurons to Inspire Connection and Social Emotional Development in Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum: Theory Into Practice Thro

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Produktbeschreibung

This innovative drama therapy program develops social skills in children and teens on the autism spectrum. Drawing on research into the mirror neuron system, it details 30 sessions involving creative tools such as guided play, sociometry, puppetry, role-play, video modeling and improvisation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Revised
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Mai 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 460g
• ISBN-13: 9781849059909
• ISBN-10: 184905990X
• Artikelnr.: 40128603

Autorenporträt

Lee R. Chasen, PhD, RDT, LCAT, is the Founding Director of Kid Esteem Inc., a non-profit organisation dedicated to the social and emotional vitality and empowerment of children, families, schools, and communities. He was awarded the 2013 North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) Research Award for his groundbreaking work at Kid Esteem Inc., which has also been featured in Newsday, The New York Times, News 12 television and syndicated radio stations across the USA. A drama therapist in private practice, Lee is based in Long Island, New York.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Foreword: Mirrors and Bridges. Robert J. Landy, Ph.D., RDT-BCT,
LCAT. Introduction: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall. Part I. Behind the Scenes:
Theoretical Constructs. 1. Dramatic Encounters. 2. Engaging Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD). The diagnoses. Possible causes. Treatment approaches.
Developmental considerations. Positive intervention. Back through the
looking glass. 3. Drama: Mirroring the Neurological Soul. Part II. Center
Stage: Theory in Action. 4. Constructing a Process Reflective Enactment
Approach to Social Skills. 5. Recognition: Establishing Roles. 6. Unity:
Building Ensemble. 7. Character: Reflecting Goodness and Appropriateness.
8. Plot: Organizing Events. 9. Diction and Reasoning: Social Scripting,
Facial Cues and Body Language. 10. Complication and Resolution: Interactive
Language Skills. 11. Comedy and Plot: Broadening Perspectives and
Constructing Solutions. 12. Actions and Life: Simulating Events. 13.
Reversal: Individualized Scripting. 14. Episodic Outline: Tools for
Reflection and Celebration. 15. The Teen Experience. 16. Reflections: I See
You. References. Subject Index. Author Index.