Dibs in Search of Self | Virginia M. Axline | KharidobechoBooks

"A classic in the literature of psychology... every parent and educator should read this profound chronicle of a child's awakening." —The New York Times

Step into one of the most famous, moving, and groundbreaking case studies in the history of child psychology. "Dibs in Search of Self" is the unforgettable true story of a deeply disturbed, silent little boy locked away in a private prison of fear and emotional isolation. Born into an affluent, highly intellectual family, five-year-old Dibs is considered by his parents and teachers to be either mentally delayed or severely autistic. He refuses to speak to anyone, acts out with sudden waves of violent rage, and completely detaches himself from his surrounding environment.

In a final attempt to reach him, his school contacts Dr. Virginia M. Axline, a pioneer in the field of child psychotherapy. Through a series of weekly, unguided play therapy sessions, Dr. Axline slowly peels away the heavy layers of Dibs's emotional trauma. Allowed to express himself freely through toys, sand, and watercolors, Dibs embarks on an incredible journey of self-discovery, revealing a brilliant, highly creative mind and a stunning IQ that changes his family's world forever. Written with immense sensitivity and narrative grace, this classic volume serves as an essential manual on the power of unconditional love, patience, and child-centered healing.