Spectrum Speak Up!
by BWW News Desk, Broadway World – Los Angeles
The Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG) and Chance Theater will be working together this summer to present the new Spectrum ‘Speak Up’ Series. The program is specifically designed for teens that have been diagnosed with high functioning Autism, Asperger’s, or PDD-NOS.
Through this partnership, OCASG and Chance Theater will work to modify the ‘Speak Up’ program for teens who have been diagnosed with high functioning Autism, Asperger’s or PDD-NOS. To assist, OCASG and the Chance Theater have enlisted Dr. Asha Bhakta, president of Creative Solutions for Hope, a services organization who apply the principles and methodologies of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to create individualized instruction and “programming” geared to benefit children with developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum disorder and ADHD.
“OCASG is thrilled to be working with the Chance,” said Judi Uttal, president of OCASG. “Teens who have been diagnosed with ASD struggle with bullying and establishing their identity during their high school years because of their social and communication deficiencies. We think that the Spectrum ‘Speak Up’ Program will give these individuals an opportunity to develop confidence, enhance their communication skills, and develop friendships by leveraging theater techniques.”
CHANCE THEATER
The Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG) and Chance Theater are working together to present the new Spectrum ‘Speak Up’ Series crafted specifically for teens who have been diagnosed with high functioning Autism, Asperger’s or PDD-NOS. During the course of the five-week program, students will create new connections, learn the fundamentals of storytelling, have fun, express themselves, and create and perform in an original play!
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June 26 – August 4, 2018
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Rehearsals: July 30 – August 4, 2018 Monday- Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Performances: August 4, 2018 at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm
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