Autism and Meditastion

ajaytiwari (48)in #autism • 7 years ago

Mindful breathing and meditation: Ask your child to close their eyes and sit comfortably. Direct their attention to the sensation of breathing in and out. Ask them to put their hands on their stomach and feel the rise and fall of each breath. You can do this for about five cycles then guide them to any present feelings or thoughts. Tell them to observe those thoughts and feelings and let them go like a balloon. You can repeat this as many times as needed or possible. Here is a guided meditation.
Soles of the Feet: This technique was developed by researchers to manage angst, anger and aggression. When faced with emotionally arousing situations, you can teach your child to redirect their attention and awareness to a neutral part of the body such as the soles of their feet. This technique helps calm and clear one’s mind during stressful and arousing situations. Here is a free download of a short step by step guide to the Soles of the Feet exercise to practice with your child.
Glitter Jar: Fill a clear jar with water, some glitter, and glycerin or baby oil. A snow globe would be equally great for this activity. Particularly when your child is having a stressful day, ask them to shake up the jar and watch as the glitter settles after swirling chaos.

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