Art and the Child with Autism: therapy or education?

Author: OSBORNE J.

Source: Early Child Development and Care, Volume 173, Number 4, August 2003 , pp. 411-423(13)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This article examines some of the factors that contribute to the success of art as a therapeutic tool with children with autism and considers some of the possible reasons why art therapy is not more in evidence in our schools. The article continues by outlining the skills that experienced teachers of children with autism can bring to the therapeutic setting. The article concludes with suggestions for future research in this field.

Keywords: Autism; Teacher; Art therapy; Art education; Creativity; Aesthetics; Spirituality

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Director of Training, Prior's Court School, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9NU, UK

Publication date: 2003-08-01

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