Engaging Special Needs Children/Youth through Art Therapy by Dr Patricia Sherwodd

An engaging and holistic experience that addresses the needs of SN children (Autism, ADHD, ADD and Sensory processing disorders) and their different learning levels through various Art Therapy mediums.

Objectives:

• Clay Therapy to facilitate with learning children with low levels of self- regulations
• Play Therapy to engage SN children with limited verbal skills – inter/intra personal communication
• Colour & Art as a non-verbal sensory tool to express feelings and communicate with each other
• Drama Therapy exercises to assist SN children focus and be present in their learning tasks