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2+ YearsPublisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
ISBN 13 | 9781849059886 |
ISBN 10 | 1849059888 |
Book Description | Teaching yoga to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs is easy using this visual how-to handbook.Breaking down yoga instruction pose by pose, body part by body part, breath by breath, this book uses easy-to-understand language and clear photographs to show parents, teachers, yoga instructors, and other professionals how to introduce the life-long benefits of yoga to a child with special needs. These benefits include gaining greater awareness and understanding of the body, learning to self-regulate the nervous system, and developing coping skills to work through difficult emotions such as anger and anxiety. Creative yoga games, activities, relaxation exercises, and chair yoga poses are included to make learning yoga a fun, interactive, and calming experience for children with a wide range of abilities. |
About the Author | Shawnee Thornton Hardy has worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs for over 15 years. Following her experiences as a teacher in special education and her training in yoga, she has combined her two passions to teach Read more |
Language | English |
Author | Shawnee Thornton Hardy |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 42025 |
Number of Pages | 208 |
Asanas For Autism And Special Needs: Yoga To Help Children With Their Emotions Self-Regulation And Body Awareness Paperback English by Shawnee Thornton Hardy - 42025