Effectiveness of Group Play Therapy in Behavioural Problems of Children with Autism
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This study investigates the efficacy of group play therapy in lowering behavioural issues in children between the ages of 8 to 12 who have been evaluated for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A total of 30 children were allocated into 2 equal groups: an experimental group and a conventional group. Both groups underwent baseline and post-test assessment using the Children Behaviour Checklist (CBCL). The experimental group engaged in group play therapy sessions over a period of 6 weeks, whereas the control group received conventional therapy. The statistical analysis of paired and unpaired t test demonstrated a notable decrease in CBCL scores in the experimental group after therapy, indicating a decrease in behavioural issues in comparison to the control group. These findings emphasize the possibility of group play therapy as a helpful intervention for enhancing outcomes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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