has anyones child ever had behavioral therapy(play therapy) and seen results good or bad?

Question

my son will be starting behavioral therapy and im just wondering how long it takes to see any results and if it has helped anyone elses child. IM not going to put to much info on here but based on evaluations he does need this and i fully agree

Answer 1

We did play therapy for autism, and we saw results immediately. Our child started making eye contact that was sustained after the session ended. Depends a lot on the child and ability.

Not knowing what you're doing it for changes my answer. In cases of abuse, play therapy can take months to help a child, especially if abuse has been ongoing or was especially physical.

Answer 2

I work at a center for children with disabilities, and see the effects of behavior therapy first hand. This has great results! But, YOU have to be committed to making it work. The therapist can only do so much... YOU have to commit the time and effort that it takes to follow through with what the therapist asks you to do at home. The effort you put in at home is where the most results are made or broken. If you don't follow through with the therapists suggestions, all the therapy in the world is not going to help your situation at home. Some results can happen immediately... others will take months before you see true results. This is why the therapist will document each session, and you will be asked to keep track of behavior in an objective way (such as on paper) to document changes as well. Sometimes as parents we are too close to the situation to notice subtle changes in our own children, but the therapist will be able to see if there are changes being made. I can't stress enough how critical your complete involvement and consistency willl be though... YOU are the key to making your child's therapy experience a success! It truly is family therapy, and not just about changing your child's behaviors, but modifying YOUR responses and interactions as well to make the whole family system run more efficiently. You can do it! Good luck!

Answer 3

As a behavioral therapist, (on my way to becoming board certified) I have seen behavioral therapy work for many, many children. And one of the excellent things about this type of therapy is that not only should you see "results" in your child but you should have a record of your child's progress through the data that the therapist collects during sessions. Be careful however, because there are a lot of behavioral therapy programs out there, and some are better than others. Be sure that your child's program is under the supervision of a certified Behavior Analyst. Also, be aware of the programs and behavioral plans that are in place for your child and do your best to keep things consistent at home. I can not stress enough the importance of consistency. The most progress is usually seen when everyone is on the same page and working together.

Answer 4

My 4 year old daughter is in play therapy. You will not see results right away, but it is well worth it if he needs it. They teach skills and also teach your child to open up and follow directions well. My daughter is thought to have ADHD and a prevasive developmental disorder, and I believe it does help. I noticed a difference in her behavior especially around others in about 3 months. She also has fun there!

Answer 5

My son did play therapy for about a year and the results were great....it took a while though....I think about 6 months.

Answer 6

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