The Child Whisperer
Matt Pasquinilli has been teaching martial arts to children for more than ten years. He has worked with children with physical and emotional challenges, and specializes in helping children with ADD/ADHD to control themselves without the use of mood altering medications.In March of 2000, Mr. Pasquinilli helped found the Asian Arts Center, a 501(c)(3)non-profit corporation. The Dayton, Ohio organization provides leadership and character skills development programs to children in public and private schools. In the 2000-2001 school year, the University of Wisconsin, Madison, conducted a study on the effectiveness of the Asian Arts Center's program. In the fall of 2001, results from this study will be published in trade journals, as well as in mainstream media. Early data shows dramatic improvements in the areas of self-esteem, confidence, and focus.