Odyssey Inclusive™ – A New Odyssey of the Mind® Initiative!

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The focus in Odyssey Inclusive is to provide opportunities for neurodiverse students and students with disabilities to enhance their visual and performing arts skills, social skills, teamwork, academics, and creative problem solving abilities through a challenging and FUN learning process.

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Each year, an Odyssey of the Mind problem is chosen and adapted for Odyssey Inclusive teams. The end goal is the team working together to perform a play, which is approximately 10-15 minutes in length. Plays include elements created and selected by the teams such as script choices, creation of props, scenery, and costumes, and performing arts elements such as art, theater, music, and dance.

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Three different options for the development of the performance are provided each season, with the coach and team selecting the option that works best for them.

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Option 1: An entire script for the performance is provided.

Option 2: A script is provided with key words missing.

Option 3: A script outline is provided and team members write the script.

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Ideas for props, scenery, and costumes are provided, which are created by team members with support as needed from coaches, parents, or students without disabilities on the team.

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Odyssey of the Mind spontaneous problems have been adapted for Odyssey Inclusive, with varying levels of accommodations for each problem. As with the long term problem, three options for each have been provided so the coach can choose which is most appropriate for their team.

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New York had 2 memberships participate in the 2024/25 season. The Kelberman Center and Autism Up.

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For more information, or to start an Odyssey Inclusive program at your school or organization, contact Lynn Lucas.

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