Asanas for Autism and Special Needs

If you are looking for a book to calm your child down this is it! My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was eight. I had always been one of those judgy mothers who thought parents overmedicated their children. Then I had my son. I struggled with the decision to medicate but a wise woman compared ADHD to walking into a ransacked house with the music blaring. The first thing you have to do is turn the music down - even before you call the cops or start cleaning. Once the music is off you can do what needs to be done to right your house. When kids have ADHD you need to turn the music down but then you need to help give them the tools to help them calm and center themselves. That is exactly what Asanas for Autism does for my son. It gives him the tools that he can - and does - use on his own to calm himself when he starts to cycle out of control. The techniques in this book work for my son. I recommend it to any mom who has a "spirited" child.

I have a three year old autistic son and I am a yoga teacher so I am learning this for my son who Natalie does yoga and he’s on watching me – it is the cutest thing! Thank you for giving me the asanas so that I can work with my son!

This is a clear, comprehensive, easy to follow book that is beautifully written. She has clearly defined the need and benefits for the special needs community. It gives wonderful photos of children doing the asanas, explains the pose, benefits, modifications, and most important it emphasizes breath and visualization. An excellent book for any family with special needs children, teachers working in special education and other therapists. I believe it is an easy book to use with children of all ages. Having worked 11 years with elementary students with special needs, my classroom was introduced to yoga by an occupational therapist for 2 years with noticeable success. I wished we had this book at the time!

Good book very informative. I’m trying to learn as much as I can so I can work with my asd daughter and eventually other kids.

This is by far the best book I have read regarding teaching yoga to special needs children.

It is a beautifully written book with great information and from a place of love. Thank you for your work.

Great book for Autistic persons who want to learn Yoga. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to be able to do Yoga

Excellent resource book for special needs. Written by someone in special needs education, this book has alot of punch.

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Es un libro extraordinario, de los mejores que he tenido en yoga para diferentes necesidades. Explicaciones breves y concisas, con posturas muy bien explicadas para cada habilidad.

not what I expected.