Research has shown that art therapy can be particularly effective
for children with autism and related communication disorders. The
extensive range of symptoms experienced by autistic people makes
them extremely individual in presentation, so any treatment used
must be tailored to a range of varying needs. This text presents a
new model of practice, which primarily focuses on communication
difficulties. The authors describe how negative behaviours and
subsequent tension may be alleviated when the autistic child is
involved in interactive art making with the therapist.;The book is
divided into three parts: the first part explores art making
processes and art work, with an emphasis on how art can be
specifically communicative. A history of autism is presented within
the therapeutic context. The second part challenges existing
methods of practice within art therapy and considers the most
appropriate approaches to treating autistic children. The last part
discusses research that lead to the formulation of this specific
model - methodology and assessment interventions are analyzed, as
well as the ongoing development of appropriate assessment
instruments. Case studies of art therapy with
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