Arts Therapies Research and Practice with Persons on the Autism Spectrum 1st Edition

Capture the attention of clinicians, educators and researchers with a comprehensive resource that bridges scholarship and clinical care. Arts Therapies Research and Practice with Persons on the Autism Spectrum, 1st Edition delivers evidence-informed insight into how creative therapies can support communication, social engagement and sensory regulation for autistic people.

Built for practitioners and academics, this book surveys current research and translates findings into practical strategies. It explores multiple modalities — including music, art, drama and movement — and describes assessment approaches, outcome measurement and adaptable intervention techniques. Rich case examples and reflective practice guidance help readers move from theory to real-world application with confidence.

Whether you work in clinical, educational or community settings, you’ll find content designed to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and culturally sensitive practice. The chapters emphasize measurable outcomes, individualized planning and family-centered perspectives, making this edition relevant to professionals in the UK, United States, Australia and international contexts seeking better outcomes for autistic individuals.

Accessible yet rigorous, the book is ideal for arts therapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, special educators, researchers and postgraduate students looking for practical tools rooted in contemporary research. It balances academic depth with immediately usable strategies, supporting improved assessment, goal-setting and creative intervention.

Order your copy today to deepen your practice, expand your evidence base and bring creative, person-centered interventions to autistic people across clinical and community settings. Enhance your professional toolkit with this authoritative 1st edition on arts therapies and autism.

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