The broad spectrum of autism cannot be summed up easily. It affects different people differently, and generalizations are useless. But most people with autism are affected in two key areas: personal expression and sensory processing. Because art involves both of those areas, it offers real benefits to people with autism spectrum disorder. Art therapy can be a powerful source of empowerment for people of all ages with autism. A qualified art therapist can devise specific ex

The short, dark days of winter are notorious for bringing us down. Once the fun of the festive season is behind us, January and February stretch ahead of us. That’s when the blues can really kick in. For most of us, it isn’t clinical depression or seasonal affective disorder. We’re just down in the dumps. Learning a new art technique or practicing a familiar one is a great way to lift ourselves up. Making art isn’t just something to keep children busy when the weather is