Scoping Review Explores Theatre-Based Techniques for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adults

According to DSM-5, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by significant difficulties in social communication and interaction, challenges in forming relationships, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. Individuals with ASD often experience heightened anxiety, particularly in social contexts, which can severely impact autonomy and motivation for socialization. While the exact causes remain unknown, neurobiological abnormalities linked to genetic, environmental, and hereditary factors are implicated. Current pharmacological treatments for core ASD symptoms are limited, highlighting the critical need for diverse and effective therapeutic interventions.

This study conducted a scoping review to systematically map and synthesize existing literature on the impact of theatre-based techniques in children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The primary objective was to investigate how these creative interventions influence key areas such as social communication, interaction, and anxiety levels across the ASD spectrum. The methodology involved a comprehensive search and analysis of studies focusing on theatre-based approaches as therapeutic tools. Specific details regarding the search strategy, databases utilized, and inclusion/exclusion criteria for the review were not provided in the available introduction.

The provided text constitutes only the introduction to the scoping review and does not contain any specific findings, results, or quantitative data derived from the review itself. Consequently, no concrete outcomes, statistical measures, or specific improvements related to theatre-based techniques on Autism Spectrum Disorders can be reported here. The introduction primarily establishes the problem statement and the rationale for undertaking the review, without presenting the synthesized evidence or conclusions drawn from the literature analysis.