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Research in Developmental Disabilities Sep 2018The Meta-play Method is a play-based, naturalistic set of interventions designed to decrease the symptoms associated with autism in toddlers. The purpose of the present...
The Meta-play Method is a play-based, naturalistic set of interventions designed to decrease the symptoms associated with autism in toddlers. The purpose of the present study was to explore the feasibility of using this intervention set with a small group of toddlers and their parents. We selected seven toddlers diagnosed with autism and tested these children for autism severity and severity of repetitive behaviors. Parents were trained on the basic concepts of DBTA and the Meta-play activities. Researchers reviewed the integrity of interventions at once- or twice-monthly home visits for a six-month period, and recorded progress as rated by the parent. Activities were adapted at each visit to the interests and progress of the participating toddler. At the end of six months, autism symptoms and repetitive behavior decreased and parents reported high levels of social validity. Additional aspects of data collection and outcome measures, and suitability of interventions and procedures are discussed. While some outcomes were encouraging, a number of changes are recommended for future research.
Topics: Autistic Disorder; Behavior Therapy; Child, Preschool; Feasibility Studies; Female; Humans; Male; Play Therapy
PubMed: 29890299
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Journal of Child and Adolescent... 1991This article gives an overview of individual play therapy and relates the concepts of individual play therapy to group play therapy. A new model of group play therapy,...
This article gives an overview of individual play therapy and relates the concepts of individual play therapy to group play therapy. A new model of group play therapy, an interactional model, is introduced. The article provides basic guidelines for beginning play therapists. An actual group is described and specific interventions for problems are suggested.
Topics: Child; Child Psychiatry; Child, Preschool; Developmental Disabilities; Female; Hospital Units; Humans; Male; Models, Psychological; Organizational Objectives; Play Therapy; Psychotherapy, Group; Role
PubMed: 1721091
DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6171.1991.tb00513.x -
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry Jul 1955
Topics: Humans; Play Therapy; Play and Playthings; Projective Techniques
PubMed: 13238578
DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-0025.1955.tb00157.x -
American Journal of Mental Deficiency May 1975Institutionalized retarded children were randomly assigned to 11 sessions of directive play therapy (N = 5), nondirective play therapy (N = 5), or no treatment (N = 4).... (Clinical Trial)
Clinical Trial Comparative Study Randomized Controlled Trial
Institutionalized retarded children were randomly assigned to 11 sessions of directive play therapy (N = 5), nondirective play therapy (N = 5), or no treatment (N = 4). Student nurses were therapists. The Denver Developmental Screening Test was administered before and after treatment. For the Fine Motor and Personal-Social scales, a significant interaction effect (p smaller than .05) was found between treatment group and measurement period (pre vs. post). The interactions tended to support the hypothesis that play therapy was effective in increasing developmental level but not the hypothesis that directive therapy was more effective than nondirective therapy.
Topics: Child; Child Development; Child, Institutionalized; Humans; Intellectual Disability; Person-Centered Psychotherapy; Play Therapy
PubMed: 1146857
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Journal of Consulting Psychology Jun 1951
Topics: Child; Humans; Milieu Therapy; Play Therapy; Play and Playthings
PubMed: 14841295
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Neuropsychiatrie de L'enfance Et de... 1982
Topics: Child; Child Psychiatry; Humans; Play Therapy; Play and Playthings; Psychology, Child
PubMed: 7145049
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The Journal of Psychology May 1979
Topics: Child; Humans; Play Therapy; Psychological Theory; Role
PubMed: 458749
DOI: 10.1080/00223980.1979.9915102 -
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen...Over the next 15 years, the number of people with dementia in the UK will increase significantly. There are clear limitations associated with the sole use of... (Review)
Review
Over the next 15 years, the number of people with dementia in the UK will increase significantly. There are clear limitations associated with the sole use of pharmacological interventions to address the cognitive decline and related problems that people with dementia and their carers will experience. As a result, health professionals, including nurses, need to consider the development and use of nonpharmacological therapies to help resolve the distress and decline in social function that people with dementia can experience. The use of doll therapy in dementia care appears to be increasing, even though there is limited empirical evidence to support its use and therapeutic effectiveness. It is suggested by advocates of doll therapy that its use can alleviate distress and promote comfort in some people with dementia. Despite these encouraging claims, the theoretical basis for the use of doll therapy in dementia is poorly understood and morally questionable. The purpose of this article is to provide healthcare professionals with a succinct overview of the theory behind the therapeutic use of dolls for people with dementia, a presentation and appraisal of the available empirical evidence and an appreciation of the potential ethical dilemmas that are involved.
Topics: Dementia; Humans; Play Therapy; United Kingdom
PubMed: 23901451
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2013.22.6.329 -
The New Zealand Nursing Journal. Kai... Jun 1982
Topics: Child; Humans; Pediatric Nursing; Play Therapy; Play and Playthings
PubMed: 6955705
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Australian Paediatric Journal Jun 1988
Topics: Child; Communication; Hospitals, Pediatric; Humans; Pediatric Assistants; Physician Assistants; Play Therapy
PubMed: 2901828
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1988.tb00329.x