Art and design therapy can be good for all children, but this type of therapy is particularly useful for children with autism and other sensory disorders. Linda Evans, a former teacher, states "The development of the senses is central to art and design, using sight, touch, emotional response and intellect to learn about different elements of visual language: line, colour, texture, shape, form and space." For children with autism, self-expression using art can increase confidence and self-esteem and increase sensory integration.
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