Art Therapy Certificate Programme
AT2121
Art Therapy for Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Extensive structural abnormalities are found in the brain of people with ASD, which leads to various degree of impact in different aspects of their lives. Therefore, intervention treatment should not solely be directed to social communication and emotional regulation training. This course leads us into the world of people with ASD, apprehending the mechanisms of how autistic features were formed across development; and understand their inner feeling and needs, along with how they perceive the world. This allows you to recognize their restriction and connect with them through the use of art, with the aim of opening their heart to connect to the world. The course content covers common challenges in daily life and interpersonal relationship faced by people with classic autism as well as high functioning autism (HFA, previously known as Asperger syndrome).
Course Objectives
Autism Psychology
Acquire knowledge about autistic features and their mechanisms, and understand the needs of people with autism.
Autism Art Therapy
Explore on the developmental challenges faced by people with autism, and learn about the art therapy interventions in boosting their mental health.
Multi-Sensory
Learn about multi-sensory and its application on people with autism.
Self-Review & Growth
Obtain a deeper understanding toward autism and break the myth about so, and equipping yourself to help people with autism.
Date & Time of Course Commencement:
4/7, 11/7, 18/7, 25/7/2024,
1/8, 8/8, 15/8, 22/8/2024,
5/9, 12/9/2024.
Thursdays 7:30pm to 9:30pm
(Class suspended on 29/8)
Tentative date of commencement of next class:
To be confirmed
