Publicatie

Systematic review of common and specific factors in play therapy for young people with intellectual disability

Background: The target group of this study concerns young people with a mild intellectual disability. The central research question is: What evidence can be found in the literature for common and specific factors for a play therapy intervention for young people with a mild intellectual disability struggling with aggression regulation. Method: The criteria used for selecting articles are presented according to the PRISMA, and the PRISMA guidelines for writing a review have been applied. Results: Common factors have been found in the literature that relate to the relationship between therapist and client and the therapeutic skills of the play therapist. Clues have also been found for specific factors of play therapy, such as the use of play as a language and a connection with the child's inner world. In addition, certain factors have been found that are specific to the target group of this article. The non-verbal element of play therapy is an active part of this.

Auteur(s)

Dineke Bent-Lenselink, René Schalk, Tine van Regenmortel, Martine Noordegraaf

Publicatietype

Artikel

Trefwoorden

Play therapy, People with mild intellectual disability, Aggression regulation, Common and specific factors of play therapy

Taal

Engels

Gepubliceerd in

International Journal of Developmental Disabilities

DOI

10.1080/20473869.2022.2086433

Gepubliceerd op datum

2022-06-22