Creativity workshops for autism

Creativity and autism are two terms which are often perceived as distant from one another. Yet creativity, whilst normally considered only an accessory to development, can contribute to strengthening self-esteem and self-efficacy, stimulating greater engagement and improving results.

This book, targeting psychologists, educators, teachers and parents of children aged 6 to 12 with high cognitive functioning autism spectrum disorders, offers activities based on experimentation and small group work, with the aim of increasing children’s creative potential and their social-relational and emotional competences, in particular:

• fluidity, flexibility, originality and elaboration;
• attention to others as a resource;
• sharing, communication and collaboration in group work;
• ability to exchange ideas with others and reflect on experiences had and emotions felt.

The Creativity Programme — designed for small groups and structured around  five encounters — is flexible and can be adapted according to the specific characteristics of the children, the space available and time at disposal. The book also provides a selection of illustrated, photocopiable practical material, to be used during the workshops. Colour versions of some of the worksheets are also enclosed with the book.