Jonas Torrance

Therapeutic Adventures with Autistic Children

Connecting Through Movement, Play and Creativity

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Produktbeschreibung

Empowering readers to approach children with autism with greater flexibility and understanding, this collection of inspiring narratives shows the positive impact creative therapy has on characteristics of autism. The child-centred, multi-creative approach displays an exciting array of beneficial therapies such as dance, music and meditation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Mai 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 227g
• ISBN-13: 9781785924552
• ISBN-10: 1785924559
• Artikelnr.: 50257684

Autorenporträt

Jonas Torrance, MA, is a registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist and a behaviour consultant, who has worked with autistic children for over 30 years. He also facilitates training for teachers and parents. He lives in Oxford, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. In the Moment: Stepping on Sunlight
2. Upside Down Elevator Ride
3. 'Teach me to Meditate'
4. The Swinging Door of Autism
5. Into The Woods
6. OK Computer?
7. In the Moment: Dancing at The Edges
8. Puppets to The Rescue!
9. Artist in Residence
10. The Way of The Warrior
11. Yoga: Going Inside to get Outside
12. Time Off from Myself: Anxiety and Mindfulness
13. The Big Question
References
About the Author
Further Reading