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"Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a well written and easy to follow guide for parents, caregivers, and even professionals. This book is the first of its kind and addresses the real needs of children within the autism spectrum. Providing simple and effective techniques, the book gives hope to families that children with autism spectrum disorders can lead lives feeling less stress and happier. The book puts the pieces together; providing expert information about autism spectrum disorders and excellent specialized instruction. The book provides the right combination of knowledge and sensitivity making this a must have for all of us. The authors recognize that the true teachers are the children; this is what makes it a truly great book." - Thea Griffin, M.S.W. Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Certified Professional Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Certified Kripalu DansKinetics[copyright] Teacher, Albany, NY, USA "I am a professional educator who has children with autistic spectrum disorders. Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is great because it gives a method to help children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorders lead more typical lives. There are so few other effective solutions to address problems of heightened anxiety, poor motor coordination and strength, and weak self-regulation for children with autism spectrum disorders. Researchers have shown that yoga benefits individuals by aiding in stress reduction, reducing anxiety, increasing body awareness, strength, and flexibility, and increasing self-regulation. Yoga poses and breathing techniques could provide a useful intervention to increase the quality of life for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders." - Nancy J. Patrick, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Autism Consultant, Assistant Professor, Messiah College, Harrisburg, PA, USA "I've been practicing yoga for five years with a Certified Yoga Teacher. I have a grandson with Asperger Syndrome who has been doing yoga for about a year. He does especially well with a modified Tree Pose and the modified Spinal Twist. Both poses are relaxing and keep his arms occupied. The Tree is wonderful for strengthening his muscles and helping his balance. The Spinal Twist is a very gentle twist that is good for his upper torso. These yoga poses have helped him release energy in a positive way rather than him "flapping" his arms. I believe that Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is an excellent resource for many families who need to find ways for their children cope with Asperger Syndrome. This book has allowed me to share my love of yoga with my grandson and feel like I contribute to making his life a little bit better. I am grateful to have access to this wonderful resource." - Judy Waldman, Former Elementary Teacher, B.S., Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA "In my 14 years of experience as a speech therapist and eight years of experience as a practicing Certified Yoga Teacher, I have found yoga to be the most effective form of therapy for children with Asperger Syndrome. As a result of using yoga with children with Asperger Syndrome, I have found that these children display increasing overall attention, and greater awareness of their environment as well as increasing overall socialization skills with other children." - Judy E. Stasek M.S., CCC-SLP, and Certified Yoga Teacher"
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Having successfully used yoga to combat the stress of their own busy lives, Dion and Stacey Betts discovered its potential for their son Joshua, who has Asperger Syndrome. This fully-illustrated book combines the authors' professional expertise with their experience of parenting, offering a range of gentle and fun yoga positions and breathing techniques that are effective in dealing with the increased levels of anxiety, disorientation and tactile sensitivity often found in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The authors give step-by-step descriptions of warming-up, strengthening, calming, and tension-releasing exercises that are suitable for reducing coping mechanisms such as hand-flapping, and increasing muscle tone, muscle strength and body awareness. They also offer a range of short and long sequences that can be tailored to fit the needs of the individual child. "Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" is ideal for parents and caregivers who want to use simple yoga techniques to help children with ASDs overcome some of the symptoms of the disorder.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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8 Dec 2007
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In searching for a way to work with a child in the autism spectrum, I stumbled on this book, and was immediately drawn to it, since I have done yoga myself. After reviewing the book online, I tried this with a group of autistic students. They immediately loved the simplified/adapted movements, poses and breathing exercises.
I would recommend this to a parent/teacher or therapist who is working with autistic children/teens.
I would recommend this to a parent/teacher or therapist who is working with autistic children/teens.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Pretty good book
29 May 2006
Format:Paperback
My brother has autism. We all try yoga together. He a little slower at it, but my mom says it relaxes him. I'd like to meet the kid in the book. He looks like he is about my age. I think you would like the book. It has a lot of pictures.
Goodbye,
Jason
Goodbye,
Jason
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Great Book!
18 Feb 2009
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I LOVE this book! I am a yoga teacher interested in teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I think I highlighted most of this book, that is how informative and useful it was. Awesome for parents too.
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