Date of Award
Spring 5-16-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Major
Clinical Mental Health Counselling
First Advisor
Jason Butler
Abstract
This capstone thesis project explored the use of a Coactive Therapeutic Theatre (CoATT) inspired process with folks who have neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) as they transitioned out of the high level of care at their therapeutic school into a lower level of care in college and the workforce. CoATT is a recovery-based model that is time bound as the step between a higher level of care and a lower level of care. This project culminated in a CoATT inspired transition-based process to meet the needs of the neurodiverse population. Themes that were identified from this method included joy, resilience, taboo, tolerating frustration, and tolerating worry. Participants created material for a play, wrote the play, created props, created costumes, filmed scenes, acted, directed, and problem solved throughout the process.
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Faber, Andromeda, "Implementing a CoATT Inspired Process to Support Adolescents and Young Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Transition: Development of a Method" (2026). Expressive Therapies Theses. 120.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_therapies_theses/120
