Acting: for Kids on the Autistic Spectrum

Features

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Cover Type: Paperback with 106 pages
• Published by: iUniverse, Inc. November 29, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0595375642
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0595375646
• Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Weighs: 6.4 ounces

Product Description
This is a “must have” book for anyone who works with actors, autism or not. Remarkable insights and motivation are on every page, with valuable help for actors, directors and writers. Congratulations on a much-needed addition to every theatrical library.
—Emmy Awarding Winning Producer, Al Burton

Alisa Wolf has written a terrific guidebook on how to use acting as an effective and fun therapy for kids on the autistic spectrum. Helpful, clear and thorough, this is an great map to aid in anyone’s education.
—Award Winning Producer, John Landis.

In the book, Acting: for Kids on the Autistic Spectrum, the author has come up with yet another wonderful tool in the ongoing struggle to break the bonds this insidious condition has wrapped around our children.
—Tony Award Winning Actor, Joe Mantegna

What a powerful learning tool for improving the lives of autistic children. It’s uplifting for parents to know there’s a program out there that will make a difference in their child’s life.
Award Winning Actor-John Schneider

About The Author
Alisa Wolf is Executive Director and Founder of Actors for autism. She received her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Southern California University and her Masters in Special Education from the University of Michigan. A guest speaker on radio and television she speaks at conferences and universities across the country.

Reader Reviews
This book is a fabulous tool for parents, teachers, administrators and acting coaches! It is easy to read, and provides informative step by step guide on how ANYONE can bring acting to children with autism. A MUST-HAVE!