Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERSISBN: 9781849052788

Engaging with Nature to Combat Anxiety, Promote Sensory Integration and Build Social Skills

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Sale price$51.99
Stock:
In stock, 6 units

By Natasha Etherington
Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
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Format:
PAPERBACK
Dimensions:
216 x 164 mm
Weight:
210 g
Pages:
160

Description

Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Mindfulness Approach. 3. Why Dig? 4. Autism Spectrum Disorder. 5. Anxiety, Anger and Depression. 6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 7. Developmental Disability. 8. Wheelchair Users. 9. Poisonous Plants. 10. Gardens for Children who Suffer fromAsthma and Allergies. 11. Conclusion. Appendix. Benefits of Horticultural Therapy as Listed in AHTA Position Paper. Risk Assessment. Relaxation/Visualization Exercise for Deep Breathing. Recommended Resources.

I just reviewed a wonderful book that I want to share with you. To be truthful, I did not know there was such a thing a Horticultural Therapy (HT). What is horticultural therapy? Natasha Etherington has all you need to know in her book... I recommend parents buy Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Education Needs and do what they can at their home.

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