ROLE PLAYING AS A THERAPEUTIC TEACHING TOOL FOR SEVERELY BRAIN DAMAGED AND EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN

Abstract

This Center, which functions under the aegis of the Association for Help of Retarded Children, uses role playing in both individual and group settings with a population of severely brain damaged and emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. The various techniques proved to be helpful in assisting non-verbal and verbal communication, in encouraging self-help, to break perseverative patterns and establish self-confidence.