Training mothers in play therapy and its effects on the behavior problems of learning disabled children

The purpose of the present study was to train mothers in play therapy and investigate its effects on the behavior problems of learning disabled children. An experimental research design was used. A sample of 15 students with learning disability was randomly selected. The mothers of the study sample received 5 sessions of training in play therapy. The mothers also completed Rotter''s Behavior Problems Scale. Data were analyzed using the paired t test. The results showed that training in play therapy decreases behavior problems in learning disabled children.