العلاج الانشغالي Distraction Therapy
Explanation: One of the rules of KudoZ is that an answer is not to be picked during the first 24 hours after posting the question, so that the asker can make good use of the opportunity to consult with fellow ProZers. Otherwise, the whole exercise becomes a waste of time. The present question is a good case in point. The term العلاج الانشغالي is the standard translation for "Distraction Therapy." For those who are not familiar with this form of "alternative therapy," here is some information: http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/factsheets/families/F040140/ "Distraction therapy is a way of helping a child cope with a painful or difficult procedure. It aims to take the child’s mind off the procedure by concentrating on something else that is happening. There are various methods of distraction therapy – some very simple to do, and others that need more practice. There are many different methods of distraction therapy – some are more suitable for younger children, others work better for teenagers. - Controlled breathing: This can be used for all ages and involves the child blowing a real or imaginary balloon or feather up in the area. Other things can also be used, like party blowers or blowpipes. Older children might want to just concentrate on their breathing. - Books: There are lots of different books that can be used for distraction therapy – the type depends on your child’s ages. For instance, a younger child may enjoy a pop-up book or a musical book, whereas an older child or teenager may prefer to listen to a story tape. - Games and puzzles: These are suitable for all ages, but the game or puzzle will need to be appropriate for your child’s age. Younger children may prefer jigsaws, whereas older children or teenagers may be happier with a hand-held computer game. - Music: Listening to or singing along with music can also be used successfully with all age groups. There are also ‘therapeutic’ music tapes available that use sounds from nature to give a calming effect. - Touch and feel toys: These are suitable for all ages and can work very effectively for children with special needs. Messy play, using slime or dough, can be used, as can textured toys like squashy plastic balls or cuddly toys. Toys that are attractive to look at, such as kaleidoscopes, mirrors or bubbles tubes can also work well. - Make believe toys: These can work very well with younger children who can use them to act out a story during the procedure. For instance, hand or finger puppets, dolls, soft toys or toy cars can all be used. - Coaching: Older children and teenagers may prefer to talk through the procedure as it happens, or otherwise just talk about things that interest them. By concentrating on carrying out the conversation, their mind might be distracted from the procedure itself." Of course, the Arabic term العلاج الانشغالي as used in the text under consideration may be a mistransltion of "occupational therapy" or some other term, but the asker should still wait 24 hours before grading to see what alternative answers might be proposed.
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I also notice that you have classified your question under the banner of psychology. That is one more indication that \"distraction therapy\" is the intended meaning. Of course, all of this confusion could have been avoided if you had posted sufficient context.
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Comment on Asker\'s added note: I certainly hope that Yasser has given you the right answer. He often does, and I am glad that you got the help that you need. I only wanted to use this opportunity to remind everybody, even at the pain of seeming obnoxious, to wait for other answers before choosing. In this manner, the asker shows an attitude of genuineness and receptivity. Thank you very much.
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Comment on Asker\'s added note: I certainly hope that Yasser has given you the right answer. He often does, and I am glad that you got the help that you need. I only wanted to use this opportunity to remind everybody, even at the pain of seeming obnoxious, to wait for other answers before choosing. In this manner, the asker shows an attitude of genuineness and receptivity. Thank you very much.
Reference: http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/factsheets/families/F040140/
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