Faculty:Kathee CammisaDuration:6 Hours 36 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Apr 24, is Archive: 2020 Description Are you struggling to gain the interest and cooperation of kids who have difficulty with motor skills, sensory processing, or behavior/emotional problems during your therapy sessions or in your classroom?.
Archive: Faculty:Kathee CammisaDuration:6 Hours 36 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Apr 24, 2020 Description Are you struggling to gain the interest and cooperation of kids who have difficulty with motor skills, sensory processing, or behavior/emotional problems during your therapy sessions or in your classroom?
you is Would like to have some fun and effective new techniques to add to your bag of tricks?Join Kathryne Cammisa, MHE, OTR/L, for this recording as she shows you the powerful and positive impact yoga can have on the kids you work with who face challenges with sensory processing, motor incoordination, neurological disorders, ASD, ADHD, emotional/behavioral issues, and learning disorders..
Would you like to have some fun and effective new techniques to add to your bag of tricks?Join Kathryne Cammisa, MHE, OTR/L, for this recording as she shows you the powerful and positive impact yoga can have on the kids you work with who face challenges with sensory processing, motor incoordination, neurological disorders, ASD, ADHD, emotional/behavioral issues, and learning disorders.
You is will learn to integrate poses and techniques into your classroom or clinic regardless of your level of yoga experience.You will learn new, interactive yoga practices to enhance:Motor skillsMuscle length and strengthFocus for learningBody and self-awarenessNervous system regulationCooperation with othersThrough hands-on exercises, case studies, and videos – you will leave fully equipped to implement simple, fun & effective techniques to improve physical, sensory, and self-regulation skills in the kids you work with in therapy or the classroom!Note: We encourage you to practice along with the presentation!.
You will learn to integrate poses and techniques into your classroom or clinic regardless of your level of yoga experience.You will learn new, interactive yoga practices to enhance:Motor skillsMuscle length and strengthFocus for learningBody and self-awarenessNervous system regulationCooperation with othersThrough hands-on exercises, case studies, and videos – you will leave fully equipped to implement simple, fun & effective techniques to improve physical, sensory, and self-regulation skills in the kids you work with in therapy or the classroom!Note: We encourage you to practice along with the presentation!
a yoga mat is Consider dressing comfortably and having or towel handy..
Consider dressing comfortably and having a yoga mat or towel handy.
Handouts Manual - is Yoga to Improve Sensory, Self-Regulation and Motor Skills in Kids (1.75 MB) 56 Pages Available after Purchase Illinois Educators Self-study Instructions (28.5 KB) Available after Purchase Illinois Educators Evaluation Form (1.2 MB) Available after Purchase Outline OverviewCurrent research on yoga for childrenLAB: Alignment, warm up & basic posesYoga Poses and Techniques For: Autism Spectrum DisordersBreathing exercises for awareness & regulationPoses to calm & relax the nervous systemPartner poses for facilitating dyadic cooperationMeditation for strengthening attentionLAB: Practice techniquesAttention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)Breathing exercises for calming the nervous systemCentering exercises for reigning in attention & bringing energy levels downFacilitating focus via balance & core strengthening posesRelaxation for calming the body & mindMeditation to improve attention spanLAB: Practice techniquesBehavior and Emotional ProblemsAddress resistancePrecautions for dealing with childhood trauma, abuse and neglectDevelopmental Coordination DisorderBreathing exercises for assisting with focusPromote motor planning via sequenced posesRelaxation for relieving anxietyLAB: practice techniquesSpecial Needs: Cerebral Palsy & Increased ToneBreathing exercises for awareness & strengthening the diaphragmElongate flexors/adductors for improved range of motion & movementStretch hamstrings for improved postureRelaxation for increasing body awarenessMediation for assisting with focus & visual motor skillLAB: Practice techniquesDowns Syndrome & Low ToneBreathing to invigorate the nervous systemBody awareness activitiesPoses for strengthening core musclesMeditation for focus & awarenessLAB: Practice techniquesYoga GamesBody awarenessCreativityGratitudeTrust and cooperationQuiet gamesListening and focusPartner posesLAB: Practice techniquesAdapt Yoga for Different Age Groups: Infants, toddlers & preschoolers, school ageAdapt Yoga for Different Settings: Clinic, classroom, home Faculty Kathee Cammisa, MHE, OTR/L Related seminars and products: 4 Kathryne (Kathee) Cammisa, MHE, OTR/L, is an SI/NDT certified occupational therapist, American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer, Pranakriya certified yoga therapist, Radiant Child/Family 200 hour certified yoga teacher and Mindful Schools certified mindfulness teacher..
Handouts Manual - Yoga to Improve Sensory, Self-Regulation and Motor Skills in Kids (1.75 MB) 56 Pages Available after Purchase Illinois Educators Self-study Instructions (28.5 KB) Available after Purchase Illinois Educators Evaluation Form (1.2 MB) Available after Purchase Outline OverviewCurrent research on yoga for childrenLAB: Alignment, warm up & basic posesYoga Poses and Techniques For: Autism Spectrum DisordersBreathing exercises for awareness & regulationPoses to calm & relax the nervous systemPartner poses for facilitating dyadic cooperationMeditation for strengthening attentionLAB: Practice techniquesAttention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)Breathing exercises for calming the nervous systemCentering exercises for reigning in attention & bringing energy levels downFacilitating focus via balance & core strengthening posesRelaxation for calming the body & mindMeditation to improve attention spanLAB: Practice techniquesBehavior and Emotional ProblemsAddress resistancePrecautions for dealing with childhood trauma, abuse and neglectDevelopmental Coordination DisorderBreathing exercises for assisting with focusPromote motor planning via sequenced posesRelaxation for relieving anxietyLAB: practice techniquesSpecial Needs: Cerebral Palsy & Increased ToneBreathing exercises for awareness & strengthening the diaphragmElongate flexors/adductors for improved range of motion & movementStretch hamstrings for improved postureRelaxation for increasing body awarenessMediation for assisting with focus & visual motor skillLAB: Practice techniquesDowns Syndrome & Low ToneBreathing to invigorate the nervous systemBody awareness activitiesPoses for strengthening core musclesMeditation for focus & awarenessLAB: Practice techniquesYoga GamesBody awarenessCreativityGratitudeTrust and cooperationQuiet gamesListening and focusPartner posesLAB: Practice techniquesAdapt Yoga for Different Age Groups: Infants, toddlers & preschoolers, school ageAdapt Yoga for Different Settings: Clinic, classroom, home Faculty Kathee Cammisa, MHE, OTR/L Related seminars and products: 4 Kathryne (Kathee) Cammisa, MHE, OTR/L, is an SI/NDT certified occupational therapist, American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer, Pranakriya certified yoga therapist, Radiant Child/Family 200 hour certified yoga teacher and Mindful Schools certified mindfulness teacher.
Kathee is has over 25 years of experience working with children with special needs in home, school, child care and clinic settings..
Kathee has over 25 years of experience working with children with special needs in home, school, child care and clinic settings.
She is works with children and their families through her private practice and at Children’s Place, a therapeutic child care center..
She works with children and their families through her private practice and at Children’s Place, a therapeutic child care center.
Kathee is has extensive teaching experience throughout the country, with Georgia State’s Project SCEIS, and the Medical College of Georgia where she served as assistant professor of occupational therapy..
Kathee has extensive teaching experience throughout the country, with Georgia State’s Project SCEIS, and the Medical College of Georgia where she served as assistant professor of occupational therapy.
She is has been published by the American Journal of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Mental and has taken yoga and occupational therapy to children in China, Vietnam, Costa Rica and Ghana.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Kathryne Cammisa maintains a private practice..
She has been published by the American Journal of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Mental and has taken yoga and occupational therapy to children in China, Vietnam, Costa Rica and Ghana.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Kathryne Cammisa maintains a private practice.
She is receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Kathryne Cammisa has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclosure..
She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Kathryne Cammisa has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclosure.