자폐스펙트럼장애 아동의 자기표현과 상호작용에 대한 미술치료 질적 사례연구

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the impact of art therapy experiences on self-expression and interaction in a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through qualitative research and to explore its significance. The subject of the study was a 7-year-old boy diagnosed with ASD who participated in 36 sessions of 70 minutes of art therapy once a week. Data collection included artwork, audio recordings and transcripts, therapy journals, supervision materials, behavior observation notes, and data gathered from counseling with the parents. For data analysis, a qualitative case study method was applied, which involved repeatedly observing and analyzing various materials. The study results identified six major themes and sixteen sub-themes. The findings indicated that the subject, who initially lacked confidence in self-expression and experienced anxiety and fear about drawing, gradually developed through activities using various media within art therapy. This progression led to the child interacting with peers, depicting family members, and showing increased interest in and expression of the surrounding environment. Furthermore, the child, who initially could not engage with the themes of art therapy and was focused solely on personal interests, began to express relationships with family and friends through drawings, proudly shared and displayed the artwork with the parents, and facilitated new forms of interaction. Based on these results, the significance and limitations of the study were discussed.