Virtual group-based art therapy with children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders

The following paper presents a curriculum for a virtual open group art therapy with children ages 7-11 years diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder, such as autism, and currently enrolled in an ABA program. Virtual group art therapy may be beneficial in conjunction with other services, such as ABA therapy, for strengthening social skills and emotional regulation. Developing a curriculum for such a group may increase discussions on the benefits of a virtual group with BCBAs and other professionals, leading to increased collaboration with art therapy professionals for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Art therapy can be a beneficial approach to providing effective treatment to children diagnosed with ASD. Art therapy has been proven effective for strengthening emotional regulation and social skills in children diagnosed with ASD, which will be addressed further in this paper.