Exploring the efficacy of digital art therapy in enhancing social communication for autistic individuals / Sarah Ahmad Rizal and Amer Shakir Zainol

This paper focuses on the developing area of digital art therapy for autistic persons in Malaysia, investigating both the bright prospects and the obstacles it encounters. Traditional art therapy has frequently been greeted with suspicion, partly owing to poor scientific data, which has prevented its wider acceptance in medical procedures. However, digital platforms are developing as a potent alternative, offering adaptable and interactive places intended to fulfill the special requirements of autistic individuals. This study attempts to examine how digital art therapy might promote communication and emotional expression in these individuals. By integrating both quantitative data and human experiences from interviews, it tries to convey the whole impact of this therapeutic technique. Early results imply that digital art therapy might offer a more individualized and effective alternative to help autistic persons express themselves. Still, the absence of considerable research remains a key impediment to completely incorporating it into the healthcare system. Closing the gap between traditional medicine and digital treatments is vital for delivering a greater choice of treatment options customized to the requirements of autistic individuals. Ultimately, this article argues for more extensive study to prove the advantages of digital art therapy and to guarantee it becomes a significant element of autism treatment in Malaysia, benefiting the lives of those who need it most.