Describes use of information obtained from the ego state drawing matrix in the design of individualized treatment approaches for children with severe learning and/or emotional impairment. Presents a case study for each of four children, and analyzes the relationship between the content of the matrices, inferred psychological aspects of the impairment and related behavior, and corrective intervention procedures utilized.
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