1. Dennis Wilkinson 29 September 2015

2. Introduction Art therapy as a unique tool for the special education teacher Scientific backing Modern evidence and case studies Hybrid discipline

3. History of Art Therapy Ancient history and the human connection to art Modern era of art therapy Modern Biochemistry

4. Disadvantages Stigmas and labels True field of science? Billing and reimbursement Field overlap

5. Advantages As a way to connect disjointed concepts Better way to integrate sensory experiences Organizes complex topics Holistic in nature Self-image and social skill building Visual learning vs. verbal

6. Relevance Cusp of scientific breakthrough Brain imaging Case studies and antecdotal evidence

7. Impact on Special Education teachers Making a real difference What works Modern case study results

8. Thoughts Future Brain Plasticity Art Therapy as a tool Addition to standard curriculum

9. Conclusion No negative results Cross platform applications Crayons!

10. Dennis Wilkinson 29 September 2015