Yes, but see if you can find relevant research first if you have not already done so. Then elaborate why this sort of therapy would be effective (or not) for this particular populations.

Research has shown that creative arts therapies, including drama therapy, can improve emotional regulation, empathy, and social interaction in children with ASD (Corbett et al., 2011). Drama therapy can provide an experiential way for these children to develop perspective-taking, enhance non-verbal communication, and reduce social anxiety.

Moreover, group-based drama therapy could allow children to practice social skills with peers in a supportive setting, which might not be as easily achieved through traditional therapies. The structured yet flexible nature of drama therapy allows for individual adaptation based on the child's specific needs, an important aspect when working with neurodiverse populations (Guli et al., 2013).

However, more empirical research is needed to fully validate its efficacy and determine best practices. Investigating the long-term impacts and comparing outcomes with other social skills interventions could provide important insights into its broader applicability.

References:

• Corbett, B. A., et al. (2011). A pilot intervention combining theater with social and emotional skills for children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41(4), 505-511.
• Guli, L. A., et al. (2013). Social competence intervention program for children with ASD: A pilot study of drama therapy interventions. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43(3), 733-745.

In my opinion, exploring the application of drama therapy for the development of social skills in children with neurodiversity, such as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is definitely a research endeavor worth pursuing. I think there are several reasons for this:

Drama therapy offers a creative way for emotional and social expression. For children with ASD, who often face challenges in verbal and non-verbal communication, theater can provide a non-conventional and safe avenue to practice social skills in a playful environment.

Many interventions for children with ASD focus on enhancing their social skills. Drama therapy allows children to rehearse social interactions through role-playing and simulations, which can increase their confidence and competence in real-life social situations.

Children with ASD often experience anxiety in social situations. Through theater, they can practice these interactions in a controlled environment, reducing their anxiety when facing real-life interactions.

Drama therapy involves multiple senses (movement, sound, visual), which is useful for neurodivergent children, as they may respond better to multisensory approaches compared to more structured traditional methods.

Theater can empower children with ASD by allowing them to make decisions on how to interact and act in different situations, fostering autonomy.

Although this approach requires further empirical studies to measure its effectiveness compared to other therapies, its potential to offer a fun, flexible, and non-invasive way to improve social skills makes it a promising research direction.

Strict protocol In drama therapy may not be sufficient for children's need. How to make strong methodology?

Each person is unique and likely to respond differently. With that said, simply participating in human interactions builds confidence for future interactions for every person, ASD or not.