According to the first rigorous assessment of the country’s autism prevalence, roughly 23 of every 10,000 children in India have autism.
Parents, teachers, and educators are faced with many challenges on how to support children with Autism Disorder. Most common difficulties are with communication, expressive & sensory integration and social/emotional deficits. Children with Autism can exhibit a broad range of symptoms including heightened levels of stress and anxiety.
Yoga is fast becoming a supplemental therapy to give holistic support to children with autism. Many benefits are associated with Yoga. Asanas help to increase balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Pranayama helps in better breathing and calming the senses. Yogic relaxation techniques help children in reducing impulsive, obsessive, anxiety and over-stimulatory actions and behaviors.
Householder Yoga, a unique offering of the Institute, can be easily incorporated into a child’s daily routine at home and school. It is important to encourage children to engage in yoga breathing and stretches when they become distressed, agitated or experience anxiety. For autistic children, modified yoga poses and breathing exercises along with the play-way methods, yoga games and music is very effective.
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