Observation And Analysis Of Relationship With Children With Autism

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Measures of the study were collected through observations and analysis of the group sessions, including recording of the sessions, and verbal interviews with the clients, co-workers teachers and client’s parents. The group activity and performances was described and analyzed, focusing on measuring verbal and nonverbal interactions that might suggest growth of relationship between two or more individuals (Tytherleigh & Karkou, 2010).
The group met weekly in a room free from distracting sensory stimulations. The first session last for 30 minutes, and other sessions extended to 40 minutes. Several drama therapy developmental approaches were used, including the embodiment- projection- role (EPR), the multi-model work in drama therapy and the …show more content…

First recommendation of the study, is that embodiment play may be the first level of work that should take in account when working with children with autism. Embodiment activities that require spontaneity and playfulness could be: sensory-based work, reciprocal cuing and rhythm, and teasing games that open the possibility for peer interaction and relationship building. Second recommendation is that projective techniques could support relationships development in tolerate ways for children with autism. Third recommendation is that group interactions, that can be reinforced by sharing control by turn-taking of members, have opportunities seen and be to see by others, and have the choice of take or not take part of the group. Fourth recommendation is that children with autism are able to engage in role-playing, and even symbolic work (Tytherleigh & Karkou, 2010).
This study showed how drama therapy developmental approach is beneficial for implementing sense of safety in the group and individual clients. In addition, the relationship building that was facilitated by the therapist as well as by peer relations in the group increased awareness of self and ability to connect to others, beyond the basic level of the developmental approach. In addition, the consideration of the specific population needs, such as sensory input, or visual images, is highly …show more content…

They tested how drama therapy can be an effective intervention for children with ASD and linked mental health and psychological issues to this diagnosis. Through a questionnaire to the drama therapist, they analyzed common practice, structures, content and process. The questions were built on the document drawing from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) clinical guidelines. The study includes psychosocial interventions that recognizes the complex psychological and mental health challenges that individuals with ASD could experience. (Andersen-Warren,