Mandalas and Art Therapy for autism BY Kelly Jean Sullivan

 
  
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How does mandala help with mental health?

Since the circle can represent a safe and contained space, mandalas have also been found to help both children and adults suffering from anxiety disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder. Creating artwork inside the circle can help silence a person's inner critic and induce a calm, meditative state

• Teaching Mandala. Teaching mandalas are symbolic, and each shape, line, and color represents a different aspect of a philosophical or religious system. ...
• Healing Mandala. Healing mandalas are more intuitive than teaching mandalas, and they are made for the purpose of meditation. ...
• Sand Mandala.

Art has been shown to be a highly beneficial intervention tool for children with autism, allowing these individuals to freely express their thoughts and feelings.