How Art Can Help Those Who Have Language Deficits Communicate
byThere is a strong “verbal-centrism” in our culture’s concept of language and communication today. Just as there are many spoken languages in different cultures,…
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The value of art therapy for those on the autism spectrum
byNew treatments, such as art therapy, are emerging to meet the pervasive challenges autism presents. Many parents look to art to help their child…
The Surprising Similarities Between Art Therapy and Autism Support Dogs
byBy Amanda Ronan In my first years of teaching in the early 2000s, very few students had been identified as having Autism. Throughout my…
Expressive Healing: Art Therapy for Autistic Children Trying to Understand Grief
byBy Leigh Marcos Loss and grief are a normal part of life. Explaining the concept of death and the grieving process to children can…
The therapeutic value of art
byWhen we engage in the creation of our own art forms, we receive big benefits to our minds, both physically and mentally. When we…
How low-budget art projects can enhance the lives of children with autism and other learning differences
byBy Leigh Marcos, photos courtesy of Keri Bowers Art projects are recognized as effective forms of therapy to help kids who have a diagnosis…
Why children on the spectrum benefit from art therapy as a required service
byIf all we do is try to shape the child’s behavior “from the outside”, utilizing techniques such as verbal commands, token reinforcements, intellectual validations…
Grace Goad finds joy and expression in her art
byBy Debra Muzikar At age 20 and mostly non-verbal, Grace Goad is a successful artist. Her mom, Leisa Hammett, credits Grace’s success to three…