WORKSHOP ON ROLE PLAY FOR PARENTS/TEACHERS WORKING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

It is proposed to conduct a two day workshop on Role play and the strategies for using role play with children and adults in Autism spectrum disorder.

Role play improves social skills; it improves and shapes communication; it builds up confidence among persons in the spectrum; it enhances self-image and works towards achieving targeted growth.

It has been sufficiently established by research that Role Play builds up team spirit and thereby social skills among persons in the spectrum. Proper training for parents and teachers is necessary for using role play effectively.

In order to learn the methodology and use role play effectively VELVI is organizing a workshop at the following centres in June 2010

Madurai 12, 13 June 2010
(last date for registration 1 June 2010)

Chennai 19, 20 June 2010
(last date for Registration 4 June 2010)

Bangalore 26, 27 June 2010
(last date for registration 10 June 2010)

Only twenty participants will be admitted at each centre.

The workshop will be run by Prof. Parasuram Ramamoorthi a well-known applied theatre artist and Dr.Ramamoorthi  has been conducting workshops on Drama for Autism all over the globe and training parents and teachers on the use of Drama and techniques of Drama.

Workshop schedule: 10-5 pm
(small coffee breaks and an hour lunch break)
Please wear comfortable clothes for the workshop. There may be some physical work too and sweatshirts or churidhars would be better outfit.

Fees: Rs.3000 which includes some reading material, lunch and coffee/tea. Those who need accommodation may have to make their own arrangements.

For more information about Velvi and Dr.Parasuram Ramamoorthi please visit www.velvi.org

Fees may be paid by at par cheque or Draft in favour of VELVI Madurai along with the application form (click here to download).

For Questions and More Information, please contact:
Mythily Chari
Commandur Foundation
(044) 2233-1421