[CurlyDave]

... eliminate art-based therapy for the developmentally disabled...

Somehow this one reeks even more of boondoggle than any of the rest.

Can anyone explain just exactly what "art-based therapy" is?

[sarasmom]

"Can anyone explain just exactly what "art-based therapy" is?"
I will try a lame attempt,which could possibly be made clear, except for the fact that I have been gainfully employed for many years by a series of consecutive employers with "drug free workplace" policies.
The fascinating concept of alternate realities, when weighed against the merits of pure metaphysical spiritual existance versus holistic physical/spiritual reality, and how they might best be implemented in the strictly physical realms is best explored when using powerfull, natural herbs as aids to understanding the true meaning of life, the universe and everthing.
The answer is 42.Or maybe 49.I often forget the final answer I eventually came up with too answer the mystery of the fundamental question regarding the meaning of life,the universe, and everything.
I vaguely remember swearing off the intentional imbibing of massive amounts of Tequila during the same general time frame.
I did warn you it was to be a lame attempt, did I not?
Have I answered all your questions?
If you want more clarity,I require more Scotch and water, for furthor efforts on my part to expand your understanding.
I am sure you will understand that direct monetary contributions are required to advance your knowledge search beyond this point.
(ROTFLMAO)

[SAJ]

''Art Therapy''?

Sure, that's where the taxpayers wildly overpay otherwise unemployable liberal arts ''graduates'' to ''supervise'' assorted feebs and other mental defectives while they ''express themselves'' by fingerpainting and so forth.

Naturally, such programmes also require the services of a politically-motivated psychobabbler, or three.

An excellent value for the citizens, without doubt.

[StriperSniper]

Can anyone explain just exactly what "art-based therapy" is?

Overpaying the over educated to distribute paper and crayons.