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Parent Event - Yoga Education for Autism Spectrum
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Date Starting: May 05, 2012 Ending: May 06, 2012 2 -
Time 09:00 am -
Location Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA, US
Kahlon Family Services (KFS) offers an educational yoga program specifically designed for children with Autism and other learning challenges. YEAS, Yoga Education for Autism Spectrum, brings to you a truly unique, individualized, and fun approach to teaching body awareness, self regulation, and social skills to all children, including those with the greatest learning and communication challenges.
YEAS is a 10 hour integrated yoga and behavioral intervention training that welcomes parents, teachers, and other relevant professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum. Upon the completion of the training, participants receive the YEAS certification, access to 1:1 consultation, and a detailed manual that enables them to implement the specialized curriculum in a variety of settings including home, school, and the community. This training is offered in a flexible manner and is tailored to the individual needs of the participants.
How does it work?
KFS blends the principles of Yoga, sensory integration, and developmentally based strategies that foster emotional, social and intellectual growth.
Who is the course for?
KFS welcomes parents, yoga instructors, teachers and other professionals working with children who have autism and other related disorders. This course benefits all individuals who wish to become more confident and effective in working with children with special needs.
10 Hour Course Objective:
- Participants will deepen their understanding of Autism
- Understanding key behavioral characteristics of Autism
- Specific asanas tailored to the unique needs and strengths of the child
- Overview of Sensory Integration
- How to enter into the child's world and build rapport
- Materials used to enhance learning
- How to develop mentally appropriate sequences that enhance learning and FUN!
Training Schedule:
- March 2012
Fee:
- $400 (Registered before April 20, 2012)
- $450 (Registered after April 20, 2012)
Instructor:
Vanessa Kahlon holds a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Registered Yoga Instructor. She has been working with individuals on the autism spectrum for the past 13 years. She has been designing and supervising Applied Behavioral Analysis programs for children on the autism spectrum, as well as facilitating social skills groups using yoga in both school and community settings. She has extensive training in DIR-Floortime, sensory integration, and collaborates closely with speech and language, and occupational therapists. Visit Kahlon Family Services for more details.
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Event Fee : $400.0
(For 1 Session)
