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Peer reviewedKim, Young Tae; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1989
An experimental, intervention group of 4 children with moderate mental retardation received 10 therapy sessions focused on symbolic play development. Compared to a nonintervention group, the experimental children, aged 5-10, demonstrated increased amounts of symbolic play as well as higher levels of symbolism in their play behavior. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Intervention, Moderate Mental Retardation, Play Therapy
