Art Therapy and Autism: Communication Pathways

Abstract

Research has been increasing in the psychology world on using art therapy as an effective method for improving the communication skills for children with Autism (Gazeas, 2012, p.16). Using this research and my own experience I created a gallery of art based on personal experience and artistic tools based on research for working with individuals with Autism. My gallery works show what I have discovered and developed while reading the research papers of psychologists. The thesis contributes a fraction of the view on art therapy and how it works with Autism.