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Changes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder after Theraplay Application

  • Chang, Yoonyoung (Department of Psychiatry, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Bongseog (Department of Psychiatry, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Youn, Miwon (Youn's Theraplay Counseling Center)
  • Received : 2021.01.04
  • Accepted : 2021.03.30
  • Published : 2021.07.01
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Abstract

Objectives: This study identified changes in social communication and interaction among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through Theraplay. Methods: This study included 20 children who were diagnosed with ASD by a child and adolescent psychiatrist and were recommended to undergo Theraplay in 2012-2017. The Marschak interaction method was used to identify and analyze the interactions between parents and their children. The Korean version of the Social Communication Questionnaire (K-SCQ) was used to evaluate symptoms of ASD. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare the differences before and after Theraplay. Results: Upon comparing the differences in total K-SCQ scores, there were statistically significant changes (z=-3.269, p=0.001) in children with ASD. Changes were also confirmed in each category, namely social interaction, communication, and limited and repetitive behavior patterns (p=0.011, p=0.025, p=0.039, respectively). Conclusion: This study found that Theraplay may cause significant changes in social communication in children with ASD. Further studies are needed to establish the effectiveness of Theraplay in children with ASD.

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