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    Art Therapy and Creative Approaches For Children with Autism
    Art Therapy and Creative Approaches For Children with Autism
    Art Therapy and Creative Approaches For Children with Autism
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    Art Therapy and Creative Approaches For Children with Autism

    By Pamela Ullmann

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    Children on the Autism spectrum can learn and grow using their own creative process. With the right understanding, parents and professionals can help their children thrive by offering them adapted and creative projects that tap into strengths. This book combines theory as well as hands-on strategies by defining the practice of art therapy, the DIR Floortime approach, background on social stories, sensory processing, and other related topics. The chapters are broken down to allow the reader to navigate topics independently. Written by a credentialed art therapist with clinical experience, this book is a brief and basic primer for those that are interested learning more about the uses of art therapy and creative ways to work with children who have Autism and related disorders.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPamela Ullmann
    Release dateJun 24, 2017
    ISBN9781370319145
    Art Therapy and Creative Approaches For Children with Autism
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    Pamela Ullmann

    Pamela Ullmann has been a practicing art therapist since 1996. In that time she has worked with a variety of populations. She was instrumental in developing an art therapy program in Manhattan in 2003 and supervised 15 School of Visual Art students within a 5 year period. After developing Colors of Play, LLC, Pamela continued to work as clinical director of a non-profit music and art therapy organization in Westchester, NY for children with Autism and other developmental disorders. Currently, and in addition to Colors of Play clients, Pamela is the program coordinator for the Medical Home for Autism at the Institute for Child Development at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center.

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      Art Therapy and Creative Approaches For Children with Autism - Pamela Ullmann

      Art Therapy and Creative Approaches For Children with Autism

      A Guide for Parents and Professionals

      Pamela Ullmann, MS ATR-BC, ATCS

      © 2017 Colors of Play, LLC

      Distributed by Smashwords

      All rights reserved. No part of this book, including interior design, cover design, and icons may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means (electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the author, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review.

      Ebook formatting by www.ebooklaunch.com

      Contents

      Introduction: About This Ebook

      Chapter 1: The Clinical Discipline of Art Therapy

      Chapter 2: Autism Spectrum Disorder Overview

      Chapter 3: Learning Styles of ASD

      Chapter 4: Behaviors and Meltdowns

      Chapter 5: Sensory Integration Using Art Making

      Chapter 6: Hands-On Social Stories

      Chapter 7: Treatment Model: DIR®/Floortime™

      Chapter 8: Creative Group Work

      Chapter 9: Art Therapy for all: A Family Approach

      Chapter 10: Working with Adolescents with Autism

      References

      Product and Resources

      Introduction

      About This Ebook

      This eBook is a collection of my experience and ideas that I have used throughout my 20+ years as an art therapist and most recently my work with children on the Autism spectrum. It is a collection and combination of blog articles, short essays and some hands-on approaches that I have shared on my website.

      The information contained in this eBook is not intended to replace treatment or be a substitute for professional help. It is written to inform the reader about how art therapy and related creative strategies can be utilized and applied by a credentialed professional or a caregiver who wants to support their child’s progress in combination with their therapies.

      I started Colors of Play, LLC back in 2009 because I wanted to develop a clinical private practice. As the Internet grew, I began to write about my work on my own blog/website. Social media has also enabled me and other art therapists to share the work and to educate more people about its benefits.

      I believe in the power of art and creativity and try to keep up with my own art-making as well. My personal website features my own artwork. I continue to discover and develop my own artistic styles and skills.

      Thank you for taking the time to read this eBook and I hope you enjoy it!

      Pamela Ullmann

      Chapter 1

      The Clinical Discipline of Art Therapy

      Art therapy is an established mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well being of individuals

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