Art Therapy and Autism
Here we share a video from RealLookAutism which demonstrates the use of Art Therapy as a tool in improving social interaction, vocabulary building, decision making skills, as well as fine and gross motor skills. Not every child is a “fit” for Art Therapy, but this young fellow certainly is engaged in the process. Does you child gravitate towards any art form? DO you think it is important to offer children a variety of experiences in Art? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc2J6WZvfUY?rel=0&w=853&h=480]Related Posts
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