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Effects of Child‐Centered Play Therapy on Irritability and Hyperactivity Behaviors of Children With Intellectual Disabilities
Author(s) -
SWAN KARRIE L.,
RAY DEE C.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the journal of humanistic counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.593
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2161-1939
pISSN - 2159-0311
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-1939.2014.00053.x
Subject(s) - irritability , play therapy , psychology , intervention (counseling) , developmental psychology , intellectual disability , clinical psychology , psychotherapist , psychiatry , anxiety
This study evaluates the effects of child‐centered play therapy (CCPT) on hyperactivity and irritability behaviors of two elementary‐aged children identified with an intellectual disability. A single‐case, ABA research design was used to examine the effectiveness of CCPT. Results indicate that CCPT decreased hyperactivity and irritability behaviors following introduction to the treatment intervention. For both participants, improvements in behaviors were maintained. A discussion of limitations and implications for future research are presented.