The following is a guest article by Ed Regensburg and has to do with art therapy and children with Autism / Asperger’s. “DRAWN TO THE TABLE” WHY CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM NEED ART PSYCHOTHERAPY AS A REQUIRED SERVICE by: Ed Regensburg MA, CHt.,ATR-BC,LCAT Children (and anyone else) who have been diagnosed with a PDD / […]
Autism Awareness Month & Day – April 2nd
April is National Autism Awareness Month. And today is World Autism Awareness Day. Below is some general information about autism, including a definition, some poignant facts, and links to resources for art therapy and autism. You can read about how kids with autism become “Kids With Cameras” and how an artist with autism can draw entire cities […]
Kids With Autism Become ‘Kids With Cameras’
A new documentary by The Polaris Group was just released called “Kids With Cameras.” From the movie website http://www.kidswithcamerasmovie.com/: Kids With Cameras follows the progress, challenges and triumphs of a group of autistic children participating in a film camp hosted by non-profit organization Actors for Autism, and taught by award-winning educator Brad Koepenick. This one-hour […]
Art Therapy & Autism – Creating New Hues
A great story about autism and art therapy I thought I’d share…Although April has passed, it’s still a poignant article. And why should we only be aware of autism in April anyway? Enjoy! Art therapy creates new hues in Autism Awareness Month by Eleanor Perry-Smith Anxiety, over-stimulation, sensitivity — these are regular feelings for many […]