Yoga for Children with Special Needs
Bridge to Learning's Yoga Program for Children with Special Needs is a comprehensive program of yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children with special needs. Our style of yoga is gentle and therapeutic -- safe for babies and children with Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Microcephaly, Autism and other developmental disabilities. Our methods also provide an effective treatment for children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD and Learning Disabilities.
Our first steps are :
1. Evaluate
the child to determine which program is appropriate and to tailor
the exercises and teaching methods to suit the level and needs of
the child.
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2. In order to begin yoga therapy, Bridge to
Learning first conducts a personal evaluation of the child and an interview
with the parents.
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3.
A questionnaire and medical information must be
completed prior to the evaluation meeting. Upon assessment, and in conjunction
with your physician, a yoga program will be designed to meet the needs
and development of the child.
Bridge to Learning
encourages at least one parent to enroll in an adult yoga class.
A crucial factor in the success of our Yoga Program for Children with Special Needs is its educational component. Parents will be taught
specific yoga routine exercises to do in the home.
In general, the younger the child,
the greater the restorative effects of yoga. Have trust in your child's
capacity for growth and improvement.
Bridge to Learning interviewed about the benefits of Yoga for Children with Autism.