Art-Making Resource to Support Autistic Children

NGV Kids and the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University have collaborated to create a free art-making resource designed to introduce autistic children to art-making activities. Previous art-making experience is not required, and it’s suitable to be used by children aged 5 to 12 years with the support of a parent, teacher or guardian.

With a supporting guide for parents or teachers, the resource includes two art-making activities that can be adapted to a child’s individual interests or sensory profiles, taking inspiration from Harp, 2019 by Tammy Kanat in the NGV Collection.

For information on services and facilities at the NGV for autistic people and people with sensory sensitivities

This worksheet was developed in collaboration with the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University