Yoga Therapy for Every Special Child
Author: Nancy Williams
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Published: 2010-01-01
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 1848190271
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Yoga for the Special Child
Author: Sonia Sumar
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn innovative and easy-to-follow program for parents, educators, yoga teachers, and health care professionals. The book includes: A step-by-step, integrated system of yoga poses designed to increase cognitive and motor skills in children with learning and developmental disabilities. Specialized breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to improve concentration and reduce hyperactivity. And early intervention program to assure the healthy formative development of infants and toddlers.
Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs
Author: Louise Goldberg
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2013-08-26
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 0393707857
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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.
The Autism Fitness Handbook
Author: David Geslak
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2014-09-21
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 085700963X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesigned to address specific areas of difficulty for children, teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the 46 exercises in this comprehensive program are proven to improve body image, motor coordination, posture, muscular and cardiovascular fitness. The boost to confidence, relationships and general wellbeing resulting from this will be transformative for individuals with ASD and their families. Used extensively in homes, schools and specialist ASD programs, the exercises require minimal equipment and can be used in a wide range of settings. Accompanied by clear instructions and explanatory cartoon illustrations, they are easy for non-specialists to follow and can be used just as effectively with groups or individuals. Packed with helpful advice from the author, an ASD fitness specialist, as well as inspiring case studies and guidelines on adapting the exercises for different ages and abilities, this popular program contains everything needed to get minds and bodies active while having fun!
Non-Drug Treatments for ADHD: New Options for Kids, Adults, and Clinicians
Author: Richard P. Brown
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2012-03-13
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 0393706222
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBecause ADHD affects every facet of life, from psychosocial development and peer relationships to family dynamics and academic and job performance, the need for better--that is, safer and more effective--treatments is urgent. Here, seasoned clinicians Pat Gerbarg and Richard Brown draw on over 30 years' clinical experience to offer a range of scientifically-grounded complementary and alternative treatments for parents and professionals alike. Early chapters provide information about diagnostic issues and the scientific foundation for understanding the known causes of ADHD, as well as how different treatments may work and why. Later chapters present integrative strategies that combine the best practices of psychological treatments with herbs, nutrients, cognitive enhancers, mind-body practices, and brain stimulation. Throughout, the authors draw on the work and methods of many talented clinicians, yoga therapists, and teachers who have found creative, effective approaches to helping their own clients who struggle with attentional problems.--From publisher description.
Knowing the Facts about Yoga
Author: John Ankerberg
Publisher: ATRI Publishing
Published: 2012-08-30
Total Pages: 57
ISBN-13: 1937136868
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe physical exercises of yoga are believed to prevent diseases and maintain health through bodily regulation of prana or mystical life energy. Because the body is viewed as a crude layer of mind various manipulations of the physical body can affect the mind bringing “enlightenment”. Can yoga really bring you enlightenment? Can Yoga positions used as exercise be separated from the spiritual practice? What are some of the physical psychological and spiritual effects of Yoga? Are there potential dangers and occult potential? This book answers these questions.
Yoga for Speech-Language Development
Author: Susan E. Longtin
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Published: 2017-03-21
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 0857012053
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombining years of experience as certified speech-language pathologists and as qualified yoga teachers, the authors of this pioneering book explain how yoga can be used to aid speech-language development in children up to age 12. The book includes a range of yoga-based exercises for improving pre-linguistic communication, vocabulary development and motor planning for speech. The text is enriched by illustrations of children in each yoga pose, so no prior experience of yoga is necessary to help children carry out each activity. The book also provides information on using this approach with children with neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities, including ADHD and autism.
Indian Head Massage for Special Needs
Author: Giuliana Fenwick
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Published: 2015-11-21
Total Pages: 202
ISBN-13: 0857012223
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis complete manual introduces unique Indian head massage techniques to help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, calm sensory overloads, improve sleep patterns, ease frustration and boost mental, physical and emotional wellbeing in people of all ages with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorders. The book provides everything you need to get started, including: - A full, step-by-step, illustrated massage routine - Essential tips on how to create the perfect environment and how to approach clients with special needs - Detailed case studies - Information on anatomy, physiology and the complementary approaches to the body - Supplementary information on essential oils Developed by Giuliana Fenwick through work with her son, and extensively trialled in schools and specialist colleges, this tailored Indian head massage is perfect for anyone looking to provide additional support to people with special needs, including parents and carers, teachers, teaching assistants and other school staff, complementary therapists and any other professionals working with people with special needs.
Yoga Games to Teach in Schools
Author: Michael Chissick
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Published: 2020-08-21
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 1787756319
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe best way to teach yoga to children is with games. With 52 vibrant, easy-to-follow yoga games requiring no previous yoga experience, this book will enable you to help children become better listeners, take responsibility, gain self-control, improve behaviour, become assertive and improve self-esteem and confidence. Within these pages Michael Chissick has distilled nearly twenty years' experience of teaching yoga to children aged 3-11 in mainstream and special needs schools. He explains the ideal yoga lesson structure to transform your children's behaviour: you will learn which games to teach, when to teach them and how to teach them, and how the additional benefits of improved co-ordination, flexibility, fitness, self-calming and relaxation can be accessible to all children regardless of impairment, need, culture, shape, mood or size.
Parents and School Violence
Author: Gerard Giordano
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2022-05-09
Total Pages: 157
ISBN-13: 1475861710
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explores advice about controlling school violence. It looks at recommendations on student arrests, active shooter drills, panic buttons, emergency texts, armed school personnel, facial recognition software, restorative justice programs, anti-bullying programs, zero-tolerance policies, mental health counseling, mandatory psychiatric screening, therapeutic yoga, police dogs, and bullet proof bags.This book relies on a distinctive approach to solving. It leads readers to see how one set of problems can contain a key to solving the other set.
