Dennis Wilkinson 29 September 2015
Introduction Art therapy as a unique tool for the special education teacher Scientific backing Modern evidence and case studies Hybrid discipline
History of Art Therapy Ancient history and the human connection to art Modern era of art therapy Modern Biochemistry
Disadvantages Stigmas and labels True field of science? Billing and reimbursement Field overlap
Advantages As a way to connect disjointed concepts Better way to integrate sensory experiences Organizes complex topics Holistic in nature Self-image and social skill building Visual learning vs. verbal
Relevance Cusp of scientific breakthrough Brain imaging Case studies and antecdotal evidence
Impact on Special Education teachers Making a real difference What works Modern case study results
Thoughts Future Brain Plasticity Art Therapy as a tool Addition to standard curriculum
Conclusion No negative results Cross platform applications Crayons!
Dennis Wilkinson 29 September 2015