Autism and comedy: using theatre workshops to explore humour with adolescents on the spectrum

May, Shaun

doi:10.1080/13569783.2017.1329651

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“…In thirteen of the analyzed articles, research was conducted in after-school dramatherapy workshops [15,18,21,28,[38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46]. Theater games, role-playing activities, instruction in songs and choreography, and improvisation were used.…”

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Theater-Based Interventions in Social Skills in Mental Health Care and Treatment for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Martí-Vilar,

Fernández-Gómez,

Hidalgo-Fuentes

et al. 2023

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This study is intended to determine, from a systematic review, the importance and effectiveness of different interventions aimed at improving social skills in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through theatrical techniques. For this purpose, a systematic review of the literature published from 2011 to 2021 in the ERIC, Web of Science, EuropePMC, PubPsych, Índices-Csic, Redalyc, Roderic, Scopus, PubMed, Scielo, and Dialnet databases was carried out, and a total of 29 articles were reviewed. The results indicate an improvement in socioemotional functioning, self-esteem, emotion management, empathy and listening, communication and social interaction, adaptive skills, as well as an increase in body awareness in people with ASD. It can be concluded that theater creates a safe environment in which people with ASD can engage with their own emotions and those of others, thereby offering a therapeutic setting in which to promote mental health in different aspects of both prevention and treatment.

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Theater-Based Interventions in Social Skills in Mental Health Care and Treatment for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Martí-Vilar,

Fernández-Gómez,

Hidalgo-Fuentes

et al. 2023

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“…Recall that verbal humor is only one kind of humor, and efforts to support humor appreciation, beyond the dissection of linguistic and conceptual meanings and structures, should be explored. Humor can be woven creatively into activities (informal, naturalistic, more formal educational experiences) to support the learning and social connection of autistic, neurodivergent, and NT people alike (and a handful of comedy camps, focusgroups, and workshops have been developed specifically for persons with autism, which may or may not include NT members as a matter of design 59,70,71 ).…”

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A Review of the Nature and Development of Humor Appreciation and Considerations for Teaching Humor to Autistic Persons

Hutchins

2022

Semin Speech Lang

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The development of humor is complex and heterogeneous within and across neurotypical and neurodivergent groups. Some autistics develop differences (not deficits) in humor appreciation, whereas others report difficulties “getting the joke” and identify this as in need of support. This is important because humor appreciation and comprehension are linked to psychological well-being and social success. This article describes the therapeutic potential for teaching humor comprehension to autistic persons and the benefit of broader education efforts to forge an understanding of the value of “different senses of humor.” The nature and development of humor comprehension in neurotypical development and autism are reviewed. Considerations for whether and how to teach humor comprehension are offered that maximize goodness-of-fit, prioritize autistic autonomy, and promote the sharing and appreciation of different kinds of “funny.”

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The entitled ally: authorship, consultation, and the ‘right’ to stage autistic people’s stories

Hadley

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Whelan

2020

Disability & Society

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Autism and comedy: using theatre workshops to explore humour with adolescents on the spectrum

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Cited by 7 publications

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Theater-Based Interventions in Social Skills in Mental Health Care and Treatment for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Theater-Based Interventions in Social Skills in Mental Health Care and Treatment for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

A Review of the Nature and Development of Humor Appreciation and Considerations for Teaching Humor to Autistic Persons

The entitled ally: authorship, consultation, and the ‘right’ to stage autistic people’s stories

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