asperger's disorder

The purpose of this study was to consider the procedures of psychotherapeutic programs for girls with developmental disabilities in adolescence (autism, asperger syndrome, ADHD, LD, and so on.). They belonged to regular class in elementary or junior high school. They had difficulties in interpersonal relationship in common, so that they had less experience of inter-relational activities with others in daily life. Therefore, main purpose of this group was 1) providing a place of their psychological belonging, 2) promoting mutual relationship between children, 3) experiencing of acceptance from others, 4) promoting self-expression, self-understanding, and understanding others. The group activities consisted of four typical programs. 1) Playing games includes the rule that they need to cooperate each other. 2) Understand oneself and others. 3) Self-expression 4) Psychodrama. For each session, group leader combines 2-3 programs and it need to be changed for group progression. In the beginning, the purpose of program was to know each other and have enjoyable experiences with others. In later period, the purpose of program became to include member's opinion about the programs and psychodrama-method.