Identification and Treatment in DD Children

["Karen Swales" <kswales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greetings!

I am currently researching the identification and treatment of abuse 
in children with severe developmental delays.  The children with whom 
I work are non-verbal therefore cannot report using the traditional 
methods.  Has an instrument been developed for this population 
utilizing augmentative/alternative communication systems?  Also, have 
there been any studies conducted regarding the use of play therapy or 
other types of treatment intervention for children with lower 
cognitive functioning levels?

Thanks for your assistance!

Karen Swales
University of Arkansas