A New York speech pathologist is using improvisational theater, better known as “improv,” to help young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to develop their social skills.
Bob Domingo, PhD, a speech language pathologist and assistant professor at Long Island University Post in Brookville, New York, is combining his skills and love of improv to help those with ASD.
“Through improv, I am able to combine my knowledge of speech, language and communication with improv games and activities, to open up new, fun ways to communicate with others in developing spontaneous, unscripted ‘scenes’ or conversations,” Domingo told Fox News Digital in an interview.
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For individuals with ASD, symptoms can vary in severity.
People can be anywhere from completely nonverbal to fully verbal, according to Domingo and other experts.
Here’s what to know.
Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder
Individuals with the disorder often have social and cognitive impairments that make …