Puppetry and Art Therapy to Facilitate Emotional Empathy in Individuals With Autism (N/NY-AU6084)
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Bani Malhotra, MA, ATR-P
Bani Malhotra is presently pursuing her PhD at Drexel University in Creative Arts Therapies. She has over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings. Bani holds M.A. in Art Therapy from George Washington University and M.A. in Psychology from University of Delhi.
This paper explores how art therapy with the use of puppet making and puppet play can aid in facilitating emotional empathy for an adolescent with autism. A 12-week art therapy informed protocol will be discussed supporting the need for additional research in the innovative and effective use of therapeutic puppetry.