Autism and dramatic and expressive language in theatre and cinema
Silvano Solari
This article intends to demonstrate the importance of theatrical, artistic and cinematographic experiences in autism. In particular, the theatre-therapy proposals of Lerner (SDARI) and Solari (IDEAS) are analysed with the aim of valorising group psychotherapy with individuals with ASD, in order for them to improve their abilities in expressing the peer interactive competencies they require. These are, in fact, considered in the core of autism according to Laura Schreibman, especially if dealt with from a naturalistic perspective, as also highlighted in the Emotional Interactive Method, which is backed by important scientific research.
Keywords
Autism, theatre, cinema, development theories.
