{"product_id":"shakespeares-heartbeat-drama-games-for-children-with-autism-9781138016972","title":"Shakespeares Heartbeat Drama games for children","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren on the autistic spectrum experience varying degrees of difficulties; all of which can be understood as a disassociation of mind and body. Expressing feelings, making eye contact, keeping a steady heartbeat and recognizing faces are all part of the autism dilemma which can be explored through Shakespeareâs plays, because of the wealth of his poetic definitions of seeing, thinking and loving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver ten years, Hunter worked with children on all points of the spectrum, developing drama games for the specific purpose of combating autism. \u003ci\u003eShakespeareâs Heartbeat \u003c\/i\u003eis a step-by-step guide, detailing how to demonstrate, play and share these sensory games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ games based on \u003ci\u003eA Midsummer Nightâs Dream \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ tips and advice for playing one-on-one with the children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides an indispensable learning tool for those wishing to encourage childrenâs eye contact and facial expression, improve their spatial awareness and language skills and introduce them to imaginative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"For me – working in a special school – there is so much material here that is of huge benefit to children who struggle with social interaction. This should be on the shelf of every SEN teacher as there are activities here that would work on many levels for children both verbal and non-verbal, ASD or not.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eLucy Ellen Rix, Teaching Drama\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Robin Post \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlaying the games\/Using the book \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart one A Midsummer Night’s Dream\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Games to begin \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Fairyland \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Dreams \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 The Mechanicals \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 The Lovers \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Darkness of night \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart two The Tempest \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Caliban \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Ariel \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Miranda and Ferdinand \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 The clowns \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Magic \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Resource for playing with the children \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfterword \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue by Marc Tasse \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019448418647,"sku":"9781138016972","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138016972.jpg?v=1750780302","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/shakespeares-heartbeat-drama-games-for-children-with-autism-9781138016972","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}