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Therapies > Play
Product of the Week: Social Skills, Emotional Growth and Drama Therapy
...delve deeper into a "level of self-perception and social understanding...design, and other forms of creative expression. Drama therapy...and other forms of creative expression. Drama therapy gives children...children with autism a chance for self-expression, positive attention...with autism a chance for self-expression, positive attention from peer...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Why Martial Arts Are Best for Special Needs
...activity regarded as a medium of imaginative or creative self-expression.” A sport is “an activity involving...regarded as a medium of imaginative or creative self-expression.” A sport is “an activity involving...regarded as a medium of imaginative or creative self-expression.” A sport is “an activity involving physical exertion...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Emotion, Community…MIRACLE!
...turns. All develop a stronger, positive sense of self and become part of a dynamic community. Children...who during their school day may be involved with self-stimulating behaviors, or may be aggressive due...aggressive due to feeling misunderstood, often come to creative arts and religious classes open, loving and receptive...
Social Engagement > Community Living
Emotion, Community…Miracles
...turns. All develop a stronger, positive sense of self and become part of a dynamic community. Children...who during their school day may be involved with self-stimulating behaviors, or may be aggressive due...aggressive due to feeling misunderstood, often come to creative arts and religious classes open, loving and receptive...
Parenting > The Early Years
Hazardous Parenting
...do not negate the many positive attributes that the children or youth possess and the many parts of their personality that are brave, funny, happy, creative, and just plain wonderful. And, to be clear, not all children who have a behaviour disorder create chronic stress in those who live with them. But...
Education > Other
Twice Exceptional Students: When Your Child Is Both Gifted and Has a Disability
...autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or a physical disability. The giftedness can show up in verbal reasoning, math, visual-spatial skills, creative thinking, or specific subject domains. A 2e student's giftedness and disability interact constantly. The child who can't write legibly by hand might...
Lifestyle > Art
How Art Therapy Helps Children and Adults with Special Needs: Benefits, Methods, and Getting Started
...from the term itself: "art therapy" sounds like creative play, but the practice looks more like occupational...more like occupational therapy that uses visual expression instead of functional tasks. Here's what art therapy...profession where board-certified therapists use creative processes to help people express emotions, process...
Health > Alternative Medicine
Music Therapy and Art Therapy: When Creative Interventions Become Medical Treatment
...music therapy "works" for autism. A friend mentioned art therapy helped her daughter with anxiety. Your child's neurologist suggested looking into creative therapies as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. What you haven't heard is what separates a clinical music therapy session from a music class,...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Rhythmic Revelations: How Dance Unlocks a New World for Autistic Individuals
...the lives of many autistic people. Non-Verbal Expression Dance is primarily a non-verbal form of communication....class setting, offers a structured way to be creative. Choreographed routines provide a clear framework...individuals can explore movement, rhythm, and expression in a controlled and predictable environment....
Parenting > The Early Years
Parenting Strategies For Children With Developmental Disabilities
...Developmental Disabilities On Families. Parenting a child with developmental disabilities can be both rewarding and challenging. Parents must be patient, creative and adaptable in order to meet their child's needs. It is important to provide structure and routine for children with developmental disabilities,...
News > Sports
Calabasas Hosting Great Britain Athletes for the Special Olympic World Games
...to drop by the Calabasas Library from 4:00-4:30 p.m. to create a craft to welcome the Great Britain Special Olympics Delegation. This is a fun and creative way to celebrate...
Therapies > Play
Fun and Therapeutic Water Play in Your Own Backyard or Neighborhood Pool
Your child can have fun and benefit from therapeutic water play with creative activities that improve strength, balance, and social skills.