Manitoba Theater for Young People – I Can Pretend – Drama for People on the Autism Spectrum
Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) will be offering two new courses in September 2010 designed to meet the specific needs of children on the autism spectrum.
I CAN PRETEND: DRAMA FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
This year, MTYP is excited to offer two new class selections that are designed to meet the specific needs of children on the autism spectrum.
Your children will laugh, learn and rejoice in the power of dramatic play. Seasoned drama educator and author Demetra Hajidiacos will take your children on a magical journey they won’t soon forget! Dress-up, puppets, crafts, songs and storytelling will nurture creativity and assist children in developing social skills.
Children currently enrolled in an intensive intervention program such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) and Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based therapy (DIR/Floortime) will benefit most from these classes.
Weekly lesson plans will go home with families and may be shared with consultants, tutors, therapists and other caregivers to continue the fun at home!
I Can Pretend!
4 – 6 years
Children will learn to use their body and voice to transform themselves into police officers, firefighters, superheroes, doctors and world famous pizza makers! Imaginative play, turn-taking, listening and sharing will be the main focus of this class.
Fall Session/10 weeks $175
FIPB/Sunday 2:30 – 3:30 pm
First class September 19
Winter Session/10 weeks $175
WIPB/Sunday 2:30 – 3:30 pm
First class January 9
I Can Pretend Too!
7 – 9 years
In addition to the skills covered in I Can Pretend!, this course introduces the joy of storytelling and focuses on imaginative play, cooperation, and idea-sharing.
Fall Session/10 weeks $175
FIPTB/Sunday 3:45 – 4:45 pm
First class September 19
Winter Session/10 weeks $175
WIPTB/Sunday 3:45 – 4:45 pm
First class January 9
For information on how to register log onto www.mtyp.ca
