Hey guys! I've been racking my brain on this one and I'd really like to get your thoughts.
My significant other is doing an internship with an autism services program with her college. The students involved have a range of different needs and are involved with the program to get help with their classes, and it's a fantastic social outlet as well.
She has asked me if I would come to the program to perform for the students. At first, I respectfully declined due to the fact that I have little to zero experience with performing for spectators with special needs. I have no knowledge of it, and I didn't want to accept, go in and do some stuff, and then bomb and ruin her reputation for bringing in her whackjob magic boyfriend.
Does anyone here have any experience with this that they could embark some wisdom upon me? Or even any tips that would help me with this? She has already received resounding positive feedback from the students about the possibility of a magician, but I want to cover all my bases before jumping blindly into a gig.
Thanks for reading!
My significant other is doing an internship with an autism services program with her college. The students involved have a range of different needs and are involved with the program to get help with their classes, and it's a fantastic social outlet as well.
She has asked me if I would come to the program to perform for the students. At first, I respectfully declined due to the fact that I have little to zero experience with performing for spectators with special needs. I have no knowledge of it, and I didn't want to accept, go in and do some stuff, and then bomb and ruin her reputation for bringing in her whackjob magic boyfriend.
Does anyone here have any experience with this that they could embark some wisdom upon me? Or even any tips that would help me with this? She has already received resounding positive feedback from the students about the possibility of a magician, but I want to cover all my bases before jumping blindly into a gig.
Thanks for reading!