Children may not always have the words for what they are feeling. Drawing, play, movement and music can offer additional ways to communicate. Creative arts therapy may help your child explore experiences in a developmentally appropriate way.
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You are not imagining it. And there is a kind of therapy built for the way children actually communicate.
Children often communicate through play, imagination and sensory experience. Creative arts therapy may use these channels to support expression and engagement.
The most appropriate modality depends on your needs, preferences, age, sensory profile and the therapist’s relevant training.
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