Art therapy and junior schoolchildren with autism spectrum

Abstract

This article presents the art therapy treatment of a junior schoolchildren diagnosed with autism without mental retardation. There is a good evidence base to suggest that art therapy may be useful components in helping autistic children reach the most of their potential. The use of nonverbal expression through the experience of making art encourages children with autism to begin to represent their experiences. The junior schoolchildrens with autism spectrum in the case example learned to experience the Fairy tales and flannel board. Flannel board are a way to practice speech and social skills concepts by creating and describing scenes to another player. Fairy tales can change your approach to speech therapy and increase language and literacy skills. Art for children will always prove to be an evolutionary process that leads to the next stage. Fairy tale therapy for autistic children can be an important activity-based intervention for encouraging their growth.

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І. В. Дмитрієва, А. С. Іваненко

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І. В. Дмитрієва, А. С. Іваненко (2018). Art therapy and junior schoolchildren with autism spectrum. Теорія і практика сучасної психології, 5(), 194-198. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-621849