Reflections on the Historical Narrative of Jessica Park, an Artist with Autism
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| Title: | Reflections on the Historical Narrative of Jessica Park, an Artist with Autism |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Furniss, Gillian J. |
| Source: | Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association. 2010 27(4):190-194. |
| Availability: | American Art Therapy Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 888-290-0878; Tel: 703-212-2238; Fax: 847-566-4580; e-mail: info@arttherapy.org; Web site: http://www.arttherapyjournal.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Creative Activities, Autism, Artists, Adults, Interviews, Personal Narratives, Art Products, Art Therapy, Individual Development, Child Development, Adolescent Development, Psychological Patterns, Social Influences |
| ISSN: | 0742-1656 |
| Abstract: | This viewpoint discusses the history of Jessica Park, a professional artist who is an adult with autism. The narrative was constructed from historical descriptive research conducted by the author using published accounts and interviews with the artist, her mother, and two childhood companions. Examples of artwork produced in elementary through high school reflect the young artist's unique thoughts, feelings, life experiences, and ways of understanding her world. The historical record shows that the ability to establish relationships with others based on the underlying presence of affect, on shared common interests, and on creative activity contributed significantly to the artist's developmental progress as a person with autism. (Contains 5 figures.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 19 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Accession Number: | EJ906445 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This viewpoint discusses the history of Jessica Park, a professional artist who is an adult with autism. The narrative was constructed from historical descriptive research conducted by the author using published accounts and interviews with the artist, her mother, and two childhood companions. Examples of artwork produced in elementary through high school reflect the young artist's unique thoughts, feelings, life experiences, and ways of understanding her world. The historical record shows that the ability to establish relationships with others based on the underlying presence of affect, on shared common interests, and on creative activity contributed significantly to the artist's developmental progress as a person with autism. (Contains 5 figures.) |
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| ISSN: | 0742-1656 |
