The emergence of the ‘Interactive Square’ as an approach to art therapy with children on the autistic spectrum, International Journal of Art Therapy, Volume 14, Issue 1 June 2009 , pages 17 – 28
Anita Bragge; Patricia Fenner
Abstract:
This paper remodels Schaverien’s (2000) ‘triangle of art therapy’ into the concept of the ‘Interactive Square’. The concept embodies an intersubjective, phenomenological approach to art therapy. It introduces a fourth element to Schaverien’s equation of the art therapy dynamic, that of the therapist’s artwork produced within the therapy session creating visual, non-verbal dialogue between the therapist and client. The concept and approach emerged whilst working with children diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum. Beyond conceptualising a particular approach, the Interactive Square became the means of formatting the art therapy case study into a practical, predominantly visual, form according to identified interactive components.
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Filed under: Autism, art therapy, arts | Tagged: Art therapy; intersubjective; phenomenology; case study; child; autism; methodology
