
Cognitive Behavior Drama
An innovative intervention model for children with communication, behavior difficulties, ADHD, high functioning autism, Asperger's syndrome, selective mutism.
Cognitive Behavior Drama(CBD) is a research based intervention model developed by Dr Haris Karnezi under the supervision of Dr Kevin Tierney at Trinity College Dublin, and supported by the Irish National Council for Special Education.
Dr Haris Karnezi
PhD, Trinity College Dublin School of Psychology
Dr Haris Karnezi, founder/director of the Cognitive Behavior Drama Center in Athens had been working as a professional actress and drama facilitator for 10 years prior to her engagement in the research on autism. During the course of her PhD she developed a unique intervention model for high functioning children with autism and Asperger syndrome that merges together the science of psychology...

Upcoming trainings, Greece 2026 - 27
Intensive 20-hour CBD Seminar
10 November - 6 December 2026
CBD Advanced Retreat - Chalki
18 - 22 June 2027
CBD Masterclass - Coming soon!

Professor Tony Attwood, world -renowned expert in the field of autism, endorses Cognitive Behavior Drama.




