Arts Education

Actors for Autism is a leader in developing new and innovative programs in theatre, film-making and animation.  We provide field trips to our Tarzana facility and school based programs to public, private, charter and home-school groups.

Actors for Autism is a unique organization that provides quality Arts Education for children and adults. We offer in school and after school programs for elementary school, middle school and high school children. We are proud to say that we are approved providers of Los Angeles Unified School District.

Professional Development

Actors for Autism is proud to offer one of the MOST INNOVATIVE professional development workshops for educators in Southern California.  Do you have children with autism or special needs in your class this year? More and more children on the spectrum are being integrated into theatre.  You will learn how to integrate these children into your already existing program or create a program of your own.  This is a hands on interactive fun workshop! You will not be sitting in a chair for this one...be prepared to move! This is a wonderfully creative and renewing Professional Development workshop for K-12 teachers that follows the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards!  Professional Development is available for 2 hour, 4 hour and 6 hour sessions.

AFA Certified Trainer - Level I

The AFA Certified Training Course is a one day course that trains individuals in the Actors for Autism method. Learn how to teach communication and socialization skills through the arts. Learn how to integrate children into your program. Acting: For Kids on the Autistic Spectrum is a required book for this course and can be purchased online through Amazon.com or at the workshop. This is a hands on workshop is innovative and interactive.   Be prepared to move! Participants are awarded a certificate upon completion.

AFA Certified Trainer - Level II

The Advanced AFA Certified Training Course is a one day course that expands on the level I training.  Learn how to create a program for your students using our curriculum and integrating the arts.  Learn how to write goals and objectives that follow the National Standards for the Arts while simulataneously incorporating communication and socialization skills.  Acting: For Kids on the Autistic Spectrum is a required book for this course and can be purchased online through Amazon.com or at the workshop. This is a hands on interactive workshop. Participants are awarded a certificate upon completion.

Please call for training dates.