Here are some quotes from our clients

"My only negative comment is that we don’t have enough of Roundabout. All our children would benefit from such support and encouragement. (Children with ASD)"

"It’s the children’s high-spot of the week and the changes in the children’s confidence is always amazing. (Children with a hearing impairment.)"

"Children diagnosed with ASD have grown in self-confidence…and have developed their communication, social and play skills…. All our children would benefit from such support and encouragement. (Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.)"

"An increase in self-esteem and confidence in many of the participants has been evident. They have all shown a great deal of enthusiasm to attend the Dramatherapy sessions. (Children with physical disabilities and learning disabilities.)"

"Memory skills have improved [as well as] self expression and enthusiasm. (Older frail adults.)"

"Enabling a fuller understanding of appropriate and safe ways to express themselves. It is not possible to overstate the importance of this work. (Adults with learning disabilities.)"

"Dramatherapy works brilliantly in schools and is supportive of all the work that is done with students both in mainstream and the base and provides another medium for children to express themselves in. (Children with ASD)"

"A very valuable addition to the service, for what it brings to the clients."

"We can talk to the Dramatherapist about life events and he works through them in the Dramatherapy."

"The Dramatherapy sessions have helped service users to develop their confidence in themselves. "

"Clients were enthusiastic and interested in the whole activity. They enjoyed every session and looked forward to it every week. It is definitely worthwhile having."

"All candidates have increased in confidence and expressed their enjoyment of the sessions when asked. Candidates would like the courses to continue."

"(The children have shown) an increased ability to relate appropriately to their peers and form friendships. "

"Through role-play and story-based work, the children have expressed their situations and worked through feelings."

"We are beginning to see some signs and evidence of progress in the children’s social interactions and behaviour. "

"Two Roundabout drama therapists have been working with our children for three terms now and it has been a wonderful success for the children and the staff! Each term we cross our fingers that the funding will continue so that more children will benefit from the expertise and far reaching benefits of the sessions.  (Children in school with ASD) "