Did you know colors play an important part in peoples life, and more so in the lives of autistic people. Read on: Exercise, treatment and behavioural therapies alter the life of autistic children; well colours can affect autistic lives too. 

1. Colour their life –
Did you know colors play an important part in
peoples life, and more so in the lives of autistic
people. Read on:
Exercise, treatment and behavioural therapies alter the
life of autistic children; well colours can affect autistic
lives too.
Children with autism respond well to soft colours. While
decorating your kids’ room, opt for colours that are
muted and soothing. Pale blue, soft green or muted
purple are relaxing shades and offer a peaceful
environment for the kids. The brain responds to softer
colour that results in calm emotional responses and
influences behavioural change.
Autistic patients have sensory sensitivity. One of the five
senses is affected, they can be over developed or under
developed, and it can impact on how people experience
and cope with different environments. Certain
background sounds block people out, and so do
unbearably loud noises.
Apart from colour-neutralising the room, exercise and
behavioural therapy are treatment options you need to
look out for. Education for autistic children is an

2. encouraging step for children with autism. Teachers are
trained to communicate and educate the children with
visual aids and comic strip conversations. Children with
autism have different problems that needs special
attention and special techniques.
Education for autistic children is not a novel idea now,
thanks to the bunch of special schools set up for this
purpose. In a city like Mumbai, several schools are
dedicated to serving these children. Do not hesitate to
enrol your kid in them.
Art therapy is one such tool for autism kids. In addition
to exploring their senses and creative streak, It exposes
children with opportunities for social bonding. The
therapist may ask kids to share their drawings, pass on
art materials and show their completed work. With
encouragement from the teachers and each other,
children develop their self-confidence and build strong
bonds. After a few sessions, this will be less prompting
and spontaneously children will share and socialize. Art
making is a non-threatening approach for autistic
children to connect with their peers, especially when they
work on group projects. Children learn to cooperate and
behave well in the group.
Another interesting dimension to art therapy is the
communication language. Since children find it difficult
to communicate, visual prompts, signs and symbols can
be drawn. In short, art therapy offers a safe and
enjoyable sensory experience, helps create a calm and
relaxed atmosphere, which in turn helps children to
express their feelings.
Isn’t it fascinating to see how the very thing that can
cause damage to autistic children, if applied in the right

3. way, can be their saviour? It is time parents, teachers
and doctors use colour or art therapy is motivate,
encourage and rejuvenate the lives of autistic
individuals.