Website Autism After 16 looks at the potential benefits of yoga for autistic adults in article by new writer.
Roanoke, VA (PRWEB) December 12, 2012
In Stretching Treatment Options: Yoga and Autism, website Autism After 16 takes a look at this practice, focusing on its use with autistic adults. The article provides interviews with yoga teachers working with autistic adults, such as San Diego-based Reegan Lessie and New Jersey-based Sharon Manner. Manners 21-year-old daughter has autism, and has been practicing yoga since for 10 years. Manner states that she believes that yoga has allowed her daughter to reduce her dependence on medications and has taught her to calm herself when needed.
Shell say things like Kerri you need to take a deep breath and need to chant Om now. Then shell lie down and put her hands in mudra [a prayerful hand clasp in front of her heart]. She doesnt do the sun salutations or other poses but shes found a way to achieve mindfulness for herself, which is the essence of yoga anyway, Manner notes.
The Autism After 16 article also examines the movement toward conducting more scientific study regarding yogas health benefits. Finding evidence to support an intervention is extremely important, not only in helping families assess the interventions value, but also in opening up possible funding streams to help pay for services.
Autism After 16 is a website devoted to providing information and analysis of adult autism issues. Over 50 percent of its contributing writers are autistic adults, while many others are family members. Autism After 16 provides informational articles on accessing adult services, commentary, links to useful resources, and a library of videos to help teach independent living skills.
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