Eastern sandplay as a safe container for a combined intervention for a child with Asperger syndrome: A case study

The present study reports on using an Eastern sandplay intervention to develop the psychological well-being and interpersonal communication skills of a preschool boy with Asperger syndrome (AS) in China. Fifty intervention sessions were provided over a 1-year treatment period. Eastern sandplay proved to be a successful container for the combined intervention of AS, making use of expressive treatment, situational drama, and peers involvement. The mechanism of the treatment efficiency was also explored.

► We used an Eastern sandplay intervention to help a preschool boy with AS.
► Fifty intervention sessions were provided over a 1-year treatment period.
► Eastern sandplay proved to be a container for the combined intervention of AS.