Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, autism, Research
Intention: Engage in imaginative play together. Description: Clowns use fairy tales as a foundation for shared clowning activities. They adopt various roles, and children are encouraged to join in. Fairy tales serve as a structural framework for the...
Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, autism, Research
Intention: Try to break the strict routines that limit the child’s play. The clowns commence by immersing themselves in the child’s ongoing game or pattern. Gradually, they introduce new ways of playing with toys and objects, inviting the...
Nov 3, 2023 | Research, Artistic Tools, autism
Intention: Connecting with the child through rhythm. By reacting to the sounds and rhythm of the music, the child responds either vocally or through movement, transforming the encounter into a conversation/jam session. This encounter acts as an...
Sep 25, 2023 | Research, Artistic Tools, autism
Intention: minimise the fear of strangers, improve the children’s social skills, improve their rule-following skills The clowns seamlessly integrate into the daily classroom routines with a gentle and sensitive presence, always open and playful. While they...
Sep 25, 2023 | Research, Artistic Tools, autism
Intention: Delineate space, draw attention The clowns use a colourful rug to make a special area. It creates safe boundaries for play to happen. Using a rug to mark out a special space works like magic. It seems to naturally attract the kids, and they...
Sep 25, 2023 | Artistic Tools, autism, Research
Intention: Awaken interest, group connection Two clowns enter with lively music and a mysterious suitcase, making the children very curious.. They open the suitcase and inside there’s an instrument. They play with it a little and then put it...
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