Art therapy is an established mental health profession that uses the process of making art to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. Art therapists believe that the creative process of artistic self-expression helps individuals to resolve problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, and increase self-esteem.
For further information on art therapy visit the Web site of the American Art Therapy Association (http://www.arttherapy.org).
For a detailed and current description of how art therapy can be used to help people with autism, visit www.arttherapyandautism.com.
