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Creating Positive Social Updrafts Through Play and Performance

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Creativity and Community among Autism-Spectrum Youth: Creating Positive Social Updrafts through Play and Performance (Palgrave Studies In Play, Performance, Learning, and Development)

by Peter Smagorinsky

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1748 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	365 pages

This book examines the role of play and performance in fostering positive social change. It explores how these activities can create a sense of community, encourage empathy, and promote dialogue and understanding.

Play is a fundamental human activity that has been shown to have a number of benefits, including:

Developing creativity and imagination
Promoting social interaction and cooperation
Reducing stress and anxiety
Improving problem-solving skills
Fostering a sense of belonging

Performance is another powerful tool that can be used to create positive social change. Performance can be used to:

Raise awareness of important issues
Challenge stereotypes and prejudices
Promote dialogue and understanding
Inspire and motivate people to take action
Create a sense of community

When play and performance are combined, they can create a powerful force for positive social change. This book explores a number of examples of how play and performance have been used to create positive social change, including:

The use of play to help children cope with trauma
The use of performance to raise awareness of social justice issues
The use of play and performance to promote peace and reconciliation

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in using play and performance to create positive social change. It provides a wealth of information on the benefits of play and performance, as well as practical advice on how to use these activities to create positive change in your community.

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Creativity and Community among Autism-Spectrum Youth: Creating Positive Social Updrafts through Play and Performance (Palgrave Studies In Play, Performance, Learning, and Development)

by Peter Smagorinsky

4.4 out of 5