Reflections on ADHD & play therapy.
- Author:
Joy P. MALINIT
- Publication Type:Special Article
- MeSH: Human; Play Therapy; Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
- From: The Philippine Journal of Psychiatry 2017;39(1):35-41
- CountryPhilippines
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Abstract:
In this paper, the researcher proposed to search for current research data on ADHD and play therapy. To achieve this, the researcher look into ADHD - it's definition, manifestation children, the "metaphors" used in relation to ADHD, the neurobiology of ADHD, and treatment interventions for ADHD. The researcher conducted a review of research publications for the past 10 years on ADHD and play therapy and share her clinical experience in the use of play therapy for children with ADHD. The researcher also presented the quantitative data from gathered research to assess the quality of life od several children with ADHD pre- and post-play therapy.