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Clinical Application

“Mama Stop Doing MMMMMMM”: TA in the Treatment of Autistic Children

Pages 234-239
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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In the absence of a comprehensive etiological explanation of autism, a working hypothesis for treatment is outlined as a model. After discussing a general treatment plan for autistic children in a day-school setting, an illustration of phases of therapy is given where TA is used as an explanatory framework. A segment of therapy with an autistic child is offered to demonstrate the possibilities of applying TA with this specific population.

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Julia Bala

Julia Bala, M.Sc., CM, is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist who works with autistic and mentally retarded children and their families in the Special School “Anton Skala” in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.