Neurodiversity Takes Center Stage

Westwood High School

An acting program in Texas is providing a space for neurodiverse students to put on a variety of theatrical performances that benefits themselves and the audience. The A-Stars programs is a collaboration between the Kids Acting Foundation and the Autism Society. Students with down syndrome shine in leading roles.

Produced by Otis Reich and Evan Bailey. Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Tish Saliani. Station support provided by KLRU.

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