How a Theatre Tool Can Unmask Autism

Professor Parasuram Ramamoorthi uses a drama technique to engage children with autism in India.
"I was working with a child and his mother, using a theatre mask.
Suddenly, the mother started crying.
I went up to her and asked what happened.
‘My son is 8 years old and all these years he had never looked at my face. Today, now, he looked at me.'
Drama brought the child and mother together. They bonded.
"Drama helped them to bond."
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Filmmaker: Pooja Batura
Writer: Parasuram Ramamoorthi
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[@RupaliRawat]

Big thanks to all the teachers and parents for being so supportive and loving these children❤️❤️.

[@sowmyagopi5383]

Superb film. Congratulation to Ramamoorthi sir and associates. And looking forward for many such inspiring real life stories.

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Thank you Our Better world.

[@explorerelka]

+Ramamoorthi Parasuram Puts a lot of what you do in perspective.

[@janakiramanathan912]

superb a real awareness tool.... it needs to be shared

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[@HHHHammer]

This is amazing 😊

[@shreemayees1490]

Where is it sir

[@janapa1978]

Can I meet Velvi teachers at Bangalore?

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Grt.

[@shyamalideb]

Rip

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Wow