This was one of the final research papers that I had completed. In my Composition 1 class, we had been slowly learning about how to write a successful research paper, honing in on certain different aspects of a paper. We had previously worked on a group research paper in order to prepare us for creating our own. One of the main things that we had focused on in class was cracking down on a very specific research question that fit a set group of people. 

In this paper, I put my focus on art therapy and the effects it has on neurodivergent adolescence. I mainly focused a lot of my research on US and UK-based articles and cases. The paper discusses the benefits of art therapy for adolescents with neurodivergent disorders such as ADHD and Autism. The paper looks at different art techniques used in art therapy and analyzes the artwork that helps individuals to look at themes, conflicts, colors, and emotions conveyed. Art therapy enhances the human brain network and makes it more adaptable. The paper also explains the use of medication and therapies such as occupational therapy. Adolescents with ADHD use their cognitive brain functions to control their emotional brain, causing executive dysfunction. Art therapy helps individuals with neurodivergent disorders process their emotions and regulate their impulses. The paper provides insights into the use of art therapy as a form of therapy to aid psychological disorders and help people improve their mental health.