EXAMINATION OF BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL CHANGES THROUGH INTEGRATING ART THERAPY SESSIONS AMONG CHILDREN WITH ASD

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can be managed through various therapeutic methods, including speech, behavioural, and art therapies. This study explores the role of traditional and digital art therapy sessions on the behavioural and emotional development of children with ASD over a month. The research involved 40 children aged 4-10 who participated in structured art therapy sessions conducted by an art therapist. Statistically significant results were observed in the emotional scale (p < .001), conduct scale (p < .001), hyperactivity scale (p < .001), and prosocial scale (p < .001). The findings suggest that structured art therapy sessions can serve as an effective, engaging intervention to support developmental outcomes for children on the autism spectrum.