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3. 1 out of 150 children have autism
Each day 50 families will learn their child has been diagnosed with autism
The rate is rising every year

4. Children With Autism May Struggle With
Social interaction

5. Verbal Communication
Displaying Appropriate Behavior

6. Awareness of Environment and Others
Oversensitivity to Sights and Sounds

7. The strains of raising a child with a disability can be tremendously overwhelming
They need an answer to their prayers anything to help their child ease through the process

8. Art Therapy
Uses visual art making and creativity to improve childs overall condition
Includes teaching from an accredited art therapist, eager and able to help your child
Is fun for the kids and a positive experience

9. How Does This Treatment Help?
Gives child a productive leisure activity
Channels imagination and abstract thinking skills to artwork
Provides a creative outlet
Therapist and child discuss art and process while strengthening social skills
Is a safe and effective way to express emotions
Improves visual spatial deficits

10. You will see the smiles
Let your children enjoy their development
Have them do what makes them happyregardless of their condition

11. My Brothers Early Work

12. Michaels artwork
Drawing is his Passion

13. It ALWAYS made him SMILE
And that gave us HOPE

14. Prepared him to cross troubled waters
But he knows that it has made him stronger
Autism is my brothers scarlet letter

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