Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) is a core deficit of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that is associated with high levels of anxiety and dysregulation, which may contribute to impaired attachment. This article explicates current discourse on the relationship between SID and attachment for children with ASD. Art therapy is uniquely able to…

This article presents a sensory-based relational art therapy approach (S-BRATA) framework for working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that explicitly addresses sensory integration dysfunction (SID) and impaired attachment. Developed based on three case studies and rooted in grounded theory methodology, the study resulted in seven…

Art therapy has the potential to address some of the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by promoting sensory regulation, supporting psychomotor development, and facilitating communication. The multisensory nature of art materials and the relational aspect of art making lends itself to the treatment of the challenges inherent in ASD…