Arts therapy groups for autistic preschool children: Therapists’ conceptions and intervention methods

IF 1.5 3区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Arts in Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2025-05-26 DOI:10.1016/j.aip.2025.102319

Shiri Mor Shai , Einat Shuper-Engelhard

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Abstract

Emerging research shows that arts therapy for an autistic population has great value and at the same time, there is a disparity between the prevalence of arts therapy groups and the lack of research on this topic. The aim of the present study was to map professional conceptions and commonly employed intervention methods of arts therapy groups for autistic preschool-age children. This was executed using a qualitative-constructivist methodology. Sixty-two group therapists in diverse arts responded to a survey questionnaire; of these, 10 participated in an in-depth, semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis of all the information gathered revealed that arts therapy groups include deliberate interventions relating to four foci of the 'here and now': 'interpersonal', 'intrapersonal', 'creative work and creativity' and 'group experience of togetherness'. The Discussion section examines the uniqueness of each theme with reference to the young age of the children and the characteristics of autism.

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学龄前自闭症儿童艺术治疗小组：治疗师的概念与干预方法

新兴的研究表明，艺术治疗对自闭症人群有很大的价值，同时，艺术治疗团体的盛行与这一主题的研究缺乏之间存在差距。本研究旨在了解艺术治疗小组对学龄前自闭症儿童的专业概念及常用的干预方法。这是使用一种定性建构主义方法执行的。62名不同艺术领域的团体治疗师回答了一份调查问卷；其中10人参加了深入的半结构化面试。对收集到的所有信息的主题分析显示，艺术治疗小组包括与“此时此地”的四个焦点有关的刻意干预：“人际关系”、“人际关系”、“创造性工作和创造力”和“群体团聚体验”。讨论部分根据儿童的年龄和自闭症的特点，探讨每个主题的独特性。

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Arts in Psychotherapy Multiple-

CiteScore

3.20

自引率

11.10%

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期刊介绍： The Arts in Psychotherapy is a dynamic, contemporary journal publishing evidence-based research, expert opinion, theoretical positions, and case material on a wide range of topics intersecting the fields of mental health and creative arts therapies. It is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing 5 issues annually. Papers are welcomed from researchers and practitioners in the fields of art, dance/movement, drama, music, and poetry psychotherapy, as well as expressive and creative arts therapy, neuroscience, psychiatry, education, allied health, and psychology that aim to engage high level theoretical concepts with the rigor of professional practice. The journal welcomes contributions that present new and emergent knowledge about the role of the arts in healthcare, and engage a critical discourse relevant to an international readership that can inform the development of new services and the refinement of existing policies and practices. There is no restriction on research methods and review papers are welcome. From time to time the journal publishes special issues on topics warranting a distinctive focus relevant to the stated goals and scope of the publication.