Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs

Name: Gardening for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs
Brand: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
SKU: 9781849052788
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Engaging with Nature to Combat Anxiety, Promote Sensory Integration and Build Social Skills

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By Natasha Etherington
Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Release Date: May 14, 2012
Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 160

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Natasha Etherington is a horticultural therapist and volunteer master gardener. She designs gardens and adapts horticultural activities to enable people with barriers to enjoy the experience of gardening. Her therapeutic garden design at Pitt Meadows Elementary School won the 2010 Accessibility and Leisure and Recreation Award from the City of Maple Ridge. She lives in British Columbia, Canada with her husband Jason and two children. Her website can be visited at www.experiencegardening.com.

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.

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