Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs

Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9780393708936
ISBN-13 : 0393708934
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs by : Louise Goldberg

A how-to manual for yoga with kids in classrooms and therapeutic settings. If you are a parent of a child with special needs or a professional who works with one, you know how challenging it can be for them to sit still, to cope with change, to focus on self-soothing strategies, and to interact successfully with others. For these kids, yoga therapy can provide crucial support. Behavior and focus, strength, flexibility, balance, and self-regulation are all improved through yoga, making it an ideal practice for children on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, sensory processing and emotional/behavioral disorders, and other exceptionalities. For use in school, at home, or in therapeutic settings, Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs is a how-to manual that meets children where they are, providing a yoga therapy "lesson plan" that will engage them; promote play, social interaction, speech, language, and motor development; and enhance their self-esteem. It teaches an array of CreativeRelaxation techniques using posture, breathing, and mindfulness designed specifically for children with autism and special needs. Drawing on her 30 years of yoga therapy experience with children and those who work with them, the author walks readers through yoga strategies that both calm and energize, emphasizing sensory and bodily awareness and the "sacred space" that is so important for these children. Learn the best ways to use your voice and body effectively when working with children; how to minimize distractions and ease transitions; and how to create personalized yoga breaks to enhance independence and avert meltdowns. Featuring 60 illustrated poses, 89 photos, and 65 lessons, songs, and games, child-friendly instructions are provided for posture, breathing, and mindfulness exercises. All poses and routines include suggested adaptations and precautions for use, and are organized to address specific sensory skills. Current research on the benefits of yoga for health and learning is summarized, and readers learn how, through yoga practice, the brain’s response to stress can be effectively mitigated. With this book, parents, therapists, and educators alike have the tools to successfully develop a therapeutic yoga program for the very children who can benefit most from it.

Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism

Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism
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Publisher : Singing Dragon
Total Pages : 145
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781848190702
ISBN-13 : 1848190700
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism by : Louisa Silva

Qigong massage has been used in China for thousands of years as a means to achieve health and wellbeing, and to treat a wide variety of ailments. This book teaches parents a simple qigong massage programme that has been developed specifically for the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). With step-by-step instructions and an accompanying DVD demonstrating the technique in action, this book offers parents clear guidance on how to adopt qigong massage into their child's daily routine successfully. The program is based around a core 15 minute massage that, when performed regularly, has been shown to greatly improve mood and behavior, sleeping patterns, and language and social skills. Also included is information on diet, advice on reading a child's body language during massage, and helpful progress checklists. Qigong massage is the ideal therapy for parents looking for an alternative way to strengthen the mind, body and sensory abilities of their young child with autism aged 6 and under.

Coming Home to Autism

Coming Home to Autism
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Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages : 194
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ISBN-10 : 9781784508081
ISBN-13 : 178450808X
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Coming Home to Autism by : Tara Leniston

What does an autism diagnosis mean for everyday family life? Explore different rooms in the home to better understand how children with autism experience daily activities, and what you can do to support their development. · Head to the bathroom for guidance on toilet training and introducing a calming bath time ritual. · Discover how to create a safe haven for your child in the bedroom chapter, with tips to try before bedtime to help ease anxiety. · Learn how to transform any corner of your home into a special place for sensory play, fun and learning · Settle down in the parents' corner for top advice on remaining cool, calm and collected in the face of obstacles. Co-written by a mum and a speech-language therapist, and with many more rooms to visit, this book breaks down the information that you need to know to support children with autism at home.

Pediatric Massage Therapy

Pediatric Massage Therapy
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Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 0781742196
ISBN-13 : 9780781742191
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Pediatric Massage Therapy by : Marybetts Sinclair

This book provides a complete overview of the concepts and techniques that massage therapists, physical or occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals need to know in order to perform manual therapy on children—especially those with disabilities. The author fully covers the applications of massage therapy for children ages 2 to 18. Pediatric Massage Therapy, Second Edition is well written, well researched, and expertly illustrated to provide a clear, demonstrative guide to pediatric massage. Topics include massage in healthy emotional development, managing psychological stress, physical therapy, and home healthcare. Real-life examples and anecdotes from hands-on therapists help readers relate to specific applications.

Infant Massage (Fourth Edition)

Infant Massage (Fourth Edition)
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Publisher : Bantam
Total Pages : 338
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780425286678
ISBN-13 : 0425286673
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Infant Massage (Fourth Edition) by : Vimala McClure

Master the techniques of infant massage and incorporate this joyful and wonderful healing art into your baby’s life with this revised and updated edition. For generations, mothers around the world have known that the soft touch of their hands soothes, calms, and communicates their love to their babies. The latest scientific research confirms that physical affection is vital to the development and wellness of children—easing discomfort, releasing tension, improving sleep, helping premature infants gain weight, even aiding asthmatic children to improve their breathing. Now Vimala McClure, founder of the International Association of Infant Massage, has revised and updated her beloved classic. Inside you’ll find • specific routines tailored to help relieve colic, fever, and chest and nasal congestion • easy-to-follow instructions and photographs demonstrating each step • new information on the benefits of skin-to-skin contact • instructions for premature infants and babies with special needs • lullabies, rhymes, and games to enhance the massage experience • a special chapter dedicated to fathers • compassionate advice for foster and adoptive parents Praise for Infant Massage “Speaking as a pediatrician, the best advice I can give you is to try the techniques described in this book.”–Stephen Berman, M.D., F.A.A.P., former president, American Academy of Pediatrics “What a brilliant way to love and nurture a child! The first connection between parent and child is physical, through the body; by using the techniques Vimala McClure has developed, your parental relationship will be off to a magnificent start.”—Judy Ford, author of Wonderful Ways to Love a Child

Once Upon a Touch...

Once Upon a Touch...
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Publisher : Singing Dragon
Total Pages : 92
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ISBN-10 : 9780857012340
ISBN-13 : 0857012347
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Once Upon a Touch... by : Mary Atkinson

A fun and creative way to increase general well-being, improve concentration and self-awareness, and encourage relaxation in children aged 3-11, this book offers a hands-on guide to story massage. Central to the book are step-by-step, illustrated instructions for ten easy-to-learn basic strokes which are given through clothes on the back, head, shoulders and arms. These basic strokes have then been used to create over 25 story massages which vary in length and complexity. The stories range from traditional tales such as 'Humpty Dumpty' to hands-on learning stories such as 'Deep in the Rainforest.' The massages can be carried out by adults in one-to-one or group sessions, or taught to children to practice on each other. An enjoyable and interactive way of sharing the benefits and safe and appropriate use of positive touch with all children, this book will be of interest to parents and carers, bodyworkers, teachers and other school staff, care workers and arts therapists.

Healing Touch for Children

Healing Touch for Children
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Publisher : Gaia
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1856753050
ISBN-13 : 9781856753050
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Healing Touch for Children by : Mary Atkinson

Massage, acupressure and reflexology routines for children aged 4-12. Research has shown that short, simple routines of massage practiced on children can help reduce stress and tiredness, increase alertness and concentration, and help combat a wide range of ailments, including breathing problems, coughs and colds, and myriad aches and pains. Expert massage practitioner Mary Atkinson gives a thorough overview of this increasingly popular practice. Featuring user-friendly treatment sequences and practical advice on dealing with emotional issues such as stress and anxiety, this book will show you how you can make loving and caring touch part of your child's daily routine.

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Publisher : Singing Dragon
Total Pages : 210
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781848190498
ISBN-13 : 1848190492
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for Autism Spectrum Disorders by : Virginia S. Cowen

Massage techniques are widely and effectively used in treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to address sensory issues, motor problems and touch receptivity. This title explains how massage works, how the body senses touch, and how touch therapy can benefit children with ASDs.

Touch Therapy

Touch Therapy
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 255
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0443057915
ISBN-13 : 9780443057915
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Touch Therapy by : Tiffany Field

This book examines the research base of touch in massage therapy while linking the implications of these results to massage practice. It was written by the director of the world-renowned Touch Research Institute. Each chapter gives a clear and authoritative review of what is known about the effects of touch in a variety of clinical conditions. It specifically addresses the areas of stress reduction, pain reduction, growth and development, immune functions, and auto-immune disorders.