Аннотация: (English) This article explores the use of hand puppets and theatrical play techniques in educational and corrective–developmental work with children with autism spectrum disorders. The study analyses the psychoemotional and communicative characteristics of this group of children, as well as the limitations of traditional pedagogical approaches. A theatrical play–based approach is substantiated, in which the puppet character functions as a mediating tool that enables indirect pedagogical interaction. The paper outlines the methodological principles for organizing a theatrical play environment and describes the key stages of working with hand puppets. Observed outcomes of the practical application of the approach and the conditions supporting the sustainability of its effects in educational practice are also presented.