Art as an early intervention tool for children with autism / Nicole Martin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martin, Nicole, 1981-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autistic children.

Art therapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The book is packed with suggestions for providing art therapy for children with autism, covering topics such as the materials required, safety issues, how to set up a workspace, and managing difficult behaviour. Nicole Martin is a qualified art therapist specializing in working with children with autism, and she also has a brother with autism.

Contents:

FRONT COVER; Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism; Contents; Preface: Why I Wrote this Book; What is autism?; 1. Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD); 2. Integrating Art into Early InterventionTreatment; What it is about kids with autism that draws them to art; Art as rehabilitation; How to move past scribbling; 3. Characteristics of Artwork Made by Children with Autism; Matching the symptom to the style; Artistic/autistic?: Let's talk about artist savants; 4. Why Art Projects Are Beneficial; 1. Imagination/abstract thinking; 2. Sensory regulation and integration

3. Emotions/self-expression4. Developmental growth; 5. Visual-spatial skills; 6. Recreation/leisure skills; 5. Tools of the Trade; Painting; Drawing; Clay modeling; Sculpture; Found objects; Printmaking; Collage; Mixed media; Photography; 6. Advice to Help Ensure a Quality Art Experience; Philosophy; Setting up your workspace; Building the relationship; Socialization and communication; Culture of the autism family; Directive vs. non-directive approach; Managing difficult behaviors; Safety issues; Cultural differences; Delicate issues regarding art; Is there anyone who could not benefit?

Appendix A:Creative Community:Group Art Projects for Kids with ASD Appendix B:Give it to Me Straight: One-page Summary of the Book for Busy Parents.; References; Recommended resources; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612297229

9781282297227

1282297228

9781846429569

1846429560

OCLC:

458612863