Self-regulation & mindfulness
Subtitle: over 82 exercises & worksheets for sensory processing disorder, ADHD & autism spectrum disorder
By: By Varleisha Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L
Publisher: PESI
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 185
ISBN-13: 9781683730620
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Autism spectrum disorders in children; Mindfulness (Psychology); Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Other titles: Self-Regulation and mindfulness :
Description: This book provides a unique, evidence-based resource for helping children who have trouble self-regulating, staying focused, managing their senses and controlling their emotions, based on the latest research in neuroscience. Included are practical, kid friendly activities, exercises, coloring pages and worksheets to teach therapists, parents, educators and children about their brain and body so they can build the needed skills to self-regulate.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Let's Study the Brain; title: The Science Behind Self-Regulation & Mindfulness; title: Brain Posters & Activity Sheets; title: Arousal Assessments for Parents, Teachers & Therapists; title: Lessons on the Four Principles; title: Tools, Schedules, Posters & Activities; title: The Nine Targets; title: Touch & Heavy Work Activities; title: Hydration & Oral Motor Activities; title: Metronome, Timing & Sequencing Activities; title: Right & Left Brain Integration Activities; title: Patterns & Repetition Activities; title: Breathing & Valsalva Activities; title: Vision & Sound Activities; title: Movement Activities; title: Inhibition Activities; title: Troubleshooting Challenging Behaviors; title: Appendix: Fun Projects & Songs; title: References; title: Glossary.