"This text weaves clinical applications of object relations-based art therapy with the Kestenberg Art Profile to depict art from a developmental perspective with the intent of applying this knowledge to support best art therapy practice. Through examples of developmental art theorists' contributions, case illustrations offer a focus on the use of art therapy with children who have varying needs including emotional disturbance, developmental delay or social adjustment needs due to genetic or environmental factors, developmental or learning disabilities, neurological impairment, physical disabilities, cultural disadvantage, sexual and/or physical abuse, severe trauma or medical illness"--