Drawing therapy based on embodied cognition theory on emotional expression and social behavior in students with autism: a mixed-methods study
The EC-DT model significantly improves emotional expression, social behavior, and self-concept among autistic students through multisensory integration and culturally embedded embodied experiences. These findings support the development of localized, culturally responsive intervention frameworks. Further longitudinal research is needed to confirm the durability of these therapeutic effects.
Authors
- Yalong Xing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0800-5426)
- Wu Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5726-1397)
- Daren Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3237-5220)
- Yan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1963-839X)
- Guanghui Li
Institutions
- Nanjing Normal University (CN)
- Jimei University (CN)
- City University of Macau (MO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1664699
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.43
Funders
- Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen City