Climbing Art Obstacles in Autism

Educator Karen Loden Talmage has created an exceptional book that offers young children with autism spectrum disorders and other related disabilities an imaginative, yet structured way, to explore art. She feels that through art we provide an opportunity for our students to express feelings that typically are unheard. In Climbing Art Obstacles in Autism, Karen shares the visual format that allows young children to practice visual motor skills through typical childhood art. Vickie Dobrofsky, Occupational Therapist, explains how therapeutic goals can be addressed through these fun and purposeful art activities. Climbing Art Obstacles in Autism includes: Art activities tied to common early learning themes; Colorful photos that depict logical sequence of steps; Checklists to assist students in collecting needed materials.