The tides have changed and many mainstream organizations better understand the symptoms and consequences of autism. One of the first steps in the right direction is referring to it as humans with different capabilities or people with special needs. If you wake up to find your child labelled as autistic and feel it’s a dead end then you are the problem. Many children will not suffer or feel pain because they have special needs. From scratch, their parents need the proper mindset and they should honestly feel their child is not “disabled.” With this way of thinking, their child will progress and remain shielded from fickle observers.

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For those like me, deeply involved with autism and yoga therapy, there are a handful of non-invasive ways to transform these individuals. Before you point a finger, it’s important to understand that it’s a neurodevelopmental disorder that tangles with a child’s communication and affects learning and behavior. My interest in independent living and yoga took flight professionally after receiving a certification in ‘Yoga for the Special Child (the Sonia Sumar method)’ in 2005. Every step of the way, I feel blessed with this opportunity to assist children with special needs through their growing stages. A strong  bond is developed between trainer which allows the individual to grow in all areas. The yoga postures and breathing exercises that my training entail are customized for each child to facilitate rapid progress that might not be visible initially however, over time results in a student who is happy and calm.

Identifying children with autism starts with realizing that they are shying away from social cues like making eye contact or facial expressions. Words, gestures, smiles and laughter are rare while they tend to be fond of repetition. People with Autism are sensitive to sensory information and often develop deep interests in specific subjects such as automobiles, bats, or calendars. If you are thinking that’s nice – you are correct! To facilitate progressive mental and physical growth, autism and yoga therapy are suggested by many experienced therapists. I’ve seen the changes and transformation over time first-hand and will let student advocacy do the rest.

I’m Shauna Zeilig..

My forte is teaching yoga to children with special needs and each one is special to me. Confidence in ensuring your child begins to progress comes from what I have learned from Sonia Sumar and other yoga teachers. If you are searching for ‘autism and yoga therapy’ in Los Angeles, visit my humble website or studio.