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Dibs: In Search of Self is a memoir by child psychologist Dr. Virginia M. Axline, detailing her play therapy sessions with a five-year-old boy named Dibs who initially isolates himself from the world and his own abilities, but through a non-directive, supportive environment, begins to express himself, utilize his talents, and engage with others. The book discusses emotional abuse and mental health in ways that could be considered ableist.