The Improv Playbook for Autism and Diverse Communication Styles: A Professional’s Guide to Supporting Social Skills and Creative Expression

Discover a groundbreaking approach to developing social skills through the power of improvisation! Drawing from 45+ years of speech-language pathology expertise and decades of performing arts experience, this innovative playbook integrates speech-language pathology with theatrical techniques to create a powerful methodology for enhancing social communication skills. You'll find scientifically-informed approaches that blend analytical thinking with creativity, alongside step-by-step game instructions, worksheets, and complete lesson plans for immediate application in any professional setting―no performance experience required. Whether you're a teacher, therapist, counselor, or clinician, this comprehensive resource provides everything you need to incorporate improvisation into your professional toolkit. The Improv Playbook transforms traditional approaches to autism and communication support, empowering you to create breakthrough moments of connection and growth from the very first class or session.

Robert A. Domingo, Ph.D., has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including those with autism, developmental disabilities, and neurogenic speech-language disorders. As current professor, past chair of LIU Post's Communication Sciences and Disorders department, and former president of LISHA, he now focuses on using improvisation and performance arts to enhance social pragmatic communication skills. Dr. Domingo uniquely combines his expertise in speech-language pathology with his passion for singing, acting, and directing to help individuals develop verbal and nonverbal communication for meaningful connections. He is also a member of the Hardscrabble Theatre Comedy Improv Troupe in Farmingdale, NY.