Primal scream therapy

Primal scream therapy, also known as primal therapy, was developed by psychologist Arthur Janov in the 1960s. This therapy is based on the idea that repressed traumas and emotional experiences from childhood can cause psychological and physical issues in adulthood. The method involves patients reliving and expressing their repressed emotions through screaming and other intense emotional expressions. Primal scream therapy has not been scientifically validated for treating any medical or psychological condition, and its effectiveness is widely questioned within the professional community. Most studies and reviews do not find conclusive evidence of its benefits. Primal scream therapy can be emotionally intense and disruptive, which could be particularly problematic for individuals with autism, who may have difficulty managing intense emotions and changes in routine. In autism, primal scream therapy has been proposed as a way to encourage children to make initial vocalizations or forms of verbal expression. This is achieved using unethical methods such as inflicting pain on the children or hanging them upside down until they emit some type of scream or complaint. These practices, besides being entirely unethical, carry significant physical risks and are very traumatic for the individuals subjected to them.