Kids on the spectrim

Drama Workshops for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
	Children on the autism spectrum are a special group, with many gifts to share for all of us. Our workshops with these children aim to inspire the creative genius in everyone, exploring the rich tapestry of interaction that theatre offers. Through performance, children are encouraged to work as a group, and express themselves in their own unique fashion. Bookings are open to all children diagnosed with aspergers syndrome or high functioning autism. Other children are also welcome, please contact us for more details. We aim to hold these workshops throughout the year. Scroll down for more info on current workshops. Story Masks Workshop* Do you like masks? Do you like stories? Then come join Curious Legends and Crisalida in this special workshop for kids on the autism spectrum and their families. Children with a diagnosed ASD can come share 90 minutes of fun and theatre with their families in this workshop for children and adults. Come create masks, share stories, and learn how to perform with both of them. This workshop is designed specifically for children and their adults to share together! You will play fun games, meet new friends, learn secrets, and learn new skills you can take home. Dates: September 26th, October 7th Times: - 9:15am / 26th of September - 1:30pm / October 7th Duration: 90 minutes Ages: 6+ Adults Welcome! Venue: Northcote Town Hall Cost: $40 per person, $140 per family Bookings: (03) 9481 9500 or Click Here For more information, please contact Mitchell directly on: 0425 214 975 This workshop has been created in collaboration with Melissa Bryan, an occupational therapist from Crisalida. For more information on Melissa Bryan and Crisalida, CLICK HERE. More Workshops? We're always working on new material, and will have more workshops running throughout the year. If you'd like us to write something for your group, contact us and we'll make arrangements. We can cater for all ages, and the needs of your particular group. Bookings: 03 8682 8577 curious@curiouslegends.com.au Our Credentials Who are we, and why are we running these workshops? Curious Legends Theatre Company has been running since 2005, and strives to inspire and delight audiences young and old through performance. Since 2006 we've been creating workshops where children can learn about performing. Some of these are hour long sessions, others last several months. Our philosophy is fun, and showing kids inspiration through performance. In December of 2008 we were asked by a friend to run a workshop at ArtPlay for children with Aspergers Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. Funded by the City of Melbourne and ArtPlay, this first workshop was a success. Seeing how our talents could fill a need, we decided to continue running workshops in this way. In order to gain further insight into the lives of children with Aspergers Syndrome and High Functioning Autism, we began working with Melissa Bryan from Crisalida. An occupational therapist who works specifically with children on the autistic spectrum, Melissa's been a wonderful guide along this track. For more information about Melissa and Crisalida, Click Here. The workshops themselves change depending on the group we're working with. Some are based around mask-making, others explore performance and improvisation, and most involve fun games. All are based around group work, kids interacting with each other, and having lots of fun. Our workshops are self-funded, which means no one else is paying us to run them. Our philosophy is to work closely with children in small groups, with most workshops having a maximum of 15 kids. Please contact us if you have trouble affording our prices. If you'd like to speak with us further, you can reach us at: phone: 03 8682 8577 email: curious@curiouslegends.com.au All the best, and see you in our next workshop! ~ Mitchell Reese, Curious Legends if you'd like to receive regular updates about our workshops, shows and projects, email us at curious@curiouslegends.com.au. Curious Legends has a no-spamming policy; we will not sell, trade, or give away your email, and you are free to remove it at any point. Cheers!	Curious Legends Theatre Company provide a safe, dynamic and creative space for children with Aspergers. They are sensitive to the needs of these children, and provide an exciting and special place to explore and develop their creative talents. ~ Melissa Bryan, Accredited Child and Adolescent Occupational Therapist, Crisalida

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