Yoga has been proven to be a highly effective treatment for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This treatment is based on the ancient system of holistic healing and physical exercises. Research has shown that yoga can help improve focus, concentration, and motor control, which can all lead to
Sensory Processing Disorder occurs when the brain cannot process information correctly when it is sent information by the senses. Often Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is paired with other diagnoses such as autism, cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, ADD, ADHD as well as countless others. Children who have a sensory processing problem do
The concept of art therapy is a relatively new one. Teachers and therapists use it for a variety of reasons, but primarily to give students a nonverbal outlet for their feelings, assist students in improving upon skills such as calming and organizing, increase body awareness as well as improve fine
Yoga and the Special Child by Sande Rutstein, OTR Last year, I began to see a seven-year-old girl, whom I will call Lisa. She had been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) several years earlier. Lisa was a kind and anxious child who moved constantly. She was receiving occupational
Yoga seems to be the “in” thing as of late. While that might be true, there are proven scientific benefits to doing yoga. We already know it helps adults focus, relax, alleviate stress, become more physically fit and flexible, but most people don’t know it can also help children –