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Using Yoga to Unlock Communication in Kids with Autism | Kim Hughes and Amy Robert #145


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This week, we are joined by the dynamic duo Kim Hughes and Amy Roberts who are ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologists. Kim brings 23 years of experience, specializing in children with language disorders, ADHD, ASD, and Dyslexia. Amy, with nearly two decades in the field, focuses on articulation disorders and loves weaving yoga concepts into her sessions. They are both about incorporating movement, play, yoga, and sensory activities into therapy, achieving remarkable results. They have been practicing yoga for many years and have both received their 200-hour yoga teacher training certifications. In today’s episode we will discuss the benefits of using yoga to improve communication skills in children with autism. Download to learn more!

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About Us (talkyogaslp.com)

  • "Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs" Louise Goldberg
  • "The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy" Deb Dana
  • Yoga Therapy for Every Special Child: Meeting Needs in a Natural Setting Nancy Williams
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