An associate professor from Ohio State-Main Campus traveled to Lima on Monday to train community members on how to help people with autism through theater.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - An associate professor from Ohio State-Main Campus traveled to Lima on Monday to train community members on how to help people with autism through theater.
The Shakespearian-inspired games and exercises completed on Monday showed attendees how theater can be used to strengthen communication and emotional skills and allow for positive growth for people on the autism spectrum.
The training is part of the Shakespeare and Autism Project. On Monday, Ohio State Associate Professor and Artist Laureate, Kevin McClatchy, trained attendees on ways to help people on the autism spectrum through the concepts of Shakespearian theater. The Shakespearian-inspired games and exercises completed on Monday showed attendees how theater can be used to strengthen communication and emotional skills and allow for positive growth for people on the autism spectrum.
On Wednesday, October 16th, from 6 to 7:30 pm, there will also be a free autism workshop geared toward youth inside Galvin Hall.
"It's been really successful over in the UK but also in Columbus. It's been really successful how it can help them open up, become more comfortable. I mean, I actually have seen, and I have seen sometimes folks that are really hesitant to engage with the games and activities at first. After they start watching and they start seeing what everybody else is doing, they have fun, and they want to start engaging," says Margie Anich, Lecturer of Theatre, Ohio State Lima.
On Wednesday, October 16th, from 6 to 7:30 pm, there will also be a free autism workshop geared toward youth inside Galvin Hall.
