Now that we have looked at the many ways that sensory processing occurs for your client, let's look at how color can benefit your client.
Any type of visual stimulation ( that is comfortable for your client) will assist in activating attention, and thereby, assisting the client in their ability to focus.
Color is a powerful tool that can affect cognition, awareness, emotions and it can also have powerful effects for:
With the use of color we are stimulating the sensory system. Our brains are dependent on a healthy stream of sensory energy to have good cognitive functions. For our purposes in the use of this therapy, we are aware of all the benefits of using color to assist with focusing.
Del Giacco Neuro-Art Therapy practitioners know that we need to assist the client to rebuild their sensory system developmentally and systematically. We also realize that progress will happen over a period of time and that each client's recovery is unique.
