says: “Every person has the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.” Can you imagine living with a disorder the makes communicating a thought or a feeling difficult. 1 out of 63 children born struggle with the ability to do so. PFW gave a grant to the Helping Hands Center who is partnering with the Shakespeare and Autism program of the Ohio State University which is based upon the (Kelly) Hunter Heartbeat Method. This method is a Shakespearian-based theatre invention based around the rhythm of iambic pentameter and the sound of the heartbeat. Ms.Hunter is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. By using the plot and story of one of Shakespeare’s plays, including The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream as the backdrop, children will participate in games that target skills such as eye contact, turn taking, facial emotion recognition and production, imitation, improvisation, basic play, humor and communication in a fun and playful manner. More info is herehttp://wosu.org/2012/broadand high/shakespeare-autism/
Every student at Helping hands is celebrated as his or her own developmental distinctions do not exist in a loving and compassionate environment. www.helpinghandscenter.com
