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This course is designed for Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, School Administrators, Behavior Therapists and Mental Health Professionals.
The purpose of this two day course is to educate the practitioner in evidence based practices utilizing and adapting the principles and practice of Yoga for the treatment of the child with attention, sensory and developmental disorders. An overview of current research citing the benefits of yoga therapy for children will be provided. The course will include assessment and treatment strategies to impact functional goals related to breathing, strength, balance, bilateral integration, visual motor skills and motor planning. Use of yoga with children with hypotonia, ataxia, hypertonia, chronic/progressive disorders, autism, and sensory integration dysfunction will be addressed. Course participants will leave with the knowledge of how to choose the yoga techniques to meet the child's therapy goals.
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