Art Room Therapy Blog Reference List

Blogs so far:

1. Creative Therapy: Where Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Meets Art Therapy

2. How Art Therapy Supports Autistic People: Science and Healing Through Creativity

3. When Words Aren't Enough: Art Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care (Oct 2026)

References

• • Autism Spectrum Australia. (2026). Supporting Autistic people during transitions [Information sheet]. https://www.aspect.org.au/uploads/documents/Information-Sheets/Supporting_Autistic_people_during_transitions_May_2026.pdf

  • Brannen, S., & Pando-Kelly, J. (2023). Reviewing the effect of creative arts therapy on the development of cognitive and social skills in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. UCC Student Medical Journal, 3, 40–48. https://doi.org/10.33178/SMJ.2023.1.4

  • Campbell, M., Decker, K. P., Kruk, K., & Deaver, S. P. (2016). Art therapy and cognitive processing therapy for combat-related PTSD: A randomized controlled trial. Art Therapy, 33(4), 169–177.

  • Grossman, P. (2023). Fundamental challenges and likely refutations of the five basic premises of the polyvagal theory. Biological Psychology, 180, 108589.

  • Herman, J. L. (1992). Trauma and recovery. Basic Books.

  • Hinz, L. D. (2020). Expressive therapies continuum: A framework for using art in therapy (2nd ed.). Routledge.

  • Kaimal, G., Ray, K., & Muniz, J. (2016). Reduction of cortisol levels and participants' responses following art making. Art Therapy, 33(2), 74–80.

  • Murray, D., Lesser, M., & Lawson, W. (2005). Attention, monotropism and the diagnostic criteria for autism. Autism, 9(2), 139–156. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361305051398

  • Perry, B. D., & Winfrey, O. (2021). What happened to you? Conversations on trauma, resilience, and healing. Flatiron Books.

  • Porges, S. W. (2011). The polyvagal theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation. W. W. Norton.

  • Rauch, S. L., van der Kolk, B. A., Fisler, R. E., et al. (1996). A symptom provocation study of posttraumatic stress disorder using positron emission tomography and script-driven imagery. Archives of General Psychiatry, 53(5), 380–387.

  • Rumball, F., Happé, F., & Grey, N. (2020). Experience of trauma and PTSD symptoms in autistic adults. Autism Research, 13(12), 2122–2132.

  • SAMHSA. (2014). SAMHSA's concept of trauma and guidance for a trauma-informed approach. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Schouten, K. A., de Niet, G. J., Knipscheer, J. W., Kleber, R. J., & Hutschemaekers, G. J. M. (2015). The effectiveness of art therapy in the treatment of traumatized adults: A systematic review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 16(2), 220–228.

  • Siegel, D. J. (1999). The developing mind: Toward a neurobiology of interpersonal experience. Guilford Press.

  • van der Kolk, B. (2014). The body keeps the score. Viking.

  • Vogel, S., Mullins, K., & Kumar, S. (2024). Art therapy for children and adolescents with autism: A systematic review. International Journal of Art Therapy, 30(2), 113–122. https://doi.org/10.1080/17454832.2024.2343373

  • Zhou, L., Iyamabo, O., & Bloom, Z. (2023). A review of the effectiveness of art therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Student Research, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v13i3.7448