Colour Therapy
A few months ago, I had a question on the blog from someone wanting to know if I knew about Colour Therapy at all (in relation to autism). I didn’t know much about Colour Therapy as such (I had heard of it) but have since looked into the idea of colour, and how it may effect people.
There has been research to show that colour can have quite an effect on our moods, emotions and behaviours. And it is suggested that Colour Therapy can be used to help improve and balance your emotional state. (You can even try self-help Colour Therapy!)
In my search to find out about Colour Therapy I discovered that colour can be used to co-ordinate the sides of the brain, and hence, it is used with autism, dyslexia and Aspergers Syndrome.
Jack’s favourite colour is red - and I have wondered if this is simply his personality shining through, or if it is simply a colour that he needs more of in his life. I tend to think that he has a ‘red’ personality:
Red is a very physical colour. Red signifies having excess energy, being somewhat ‘fiery’ and can involve aggression. Red is a very stimulating colour, which is perhaps reflected in the ‘overstimulation’ he experiences. A red person may be insensitive, impatient, and domineering. But on a more positive note - red also signifies strength, will and courage, and is important for physical vitality. Red is the colour of life, love, warmth and passion. A red person may be enthusiastic, assertive, strong-willed, and self-motivated.
Mmm… perhaps this is why I like Green - all the ‘Red’ in the house needs to be balanced somehow!
Elissa 
January 10th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Have you seen this site yet? I love these pictures! And some of the captions are so sweet!
http://www.storiesofautism.com/main.php
January 10th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Very interesting. My favorite color is red too. I love it.
January 10th, 2008 at 8:29 am
When decorating my house and espcialy Cs room i used colour therapy for a calming atmosphere, not just to help him but me as well!!
January 10th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Very interesting. Maybe Sanura cried so much as an infant because her room was painted yellow. That was so interesting. My husband is laughing at me for doing the color therapy though
January 10th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
My son has a fiery personality too, although he says his favorite color is green. I think it’s mostly because He’s a frog lover. Funny though, because all the frogs in the world come in many colors besides green–blue, yellow, red, even purple. My favorite color is aqua or turquoise, a mix of green or blue. My little guy likes pink and purple and my husband likes black.
January 11th, 2008 at 2:18 am
We have green and red all through the house. We just got green Christmas Lights to string up in the boys bedroom.
I’m getting ready to email you…
January 12th, 2008 at 5:40 am
Love your need to be green comment - LOL!
November 27th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
I am trying to write a dissertation on colour therapy, possibly in relation to children or adults with special needs: e.g. learning. I am finding it very difficult to get any journal articles or web sites that will link me to relevant information, they all seem to be on the benefits of relaxation I would appreciate any information that can be supplied as this would be beneficial to my research and also to the future of others. Thanks.