{"product_id":"qigong-massage-for-your-child-with-autism-a-home-program-from-chinese-medicine-9781785929823","title":"Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism: A Home Program from Chinese Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003eQigong massage has been used in China for thousands of years as a means to achieve health and wellbeing, and to treat a wide variety of ailments. This book teaches parents a simple qigong massage programme that has been developed specifically for the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith step-by-step instructions and accompanying downloadable video content demonstrating the technique in action, this book offers parents clear guidance on how to adopt qigong massage into their child's daily routine successfully. The program is based around a core 15 minute massage that, when performed regularly, has been shown to greatly improve mood and behavior, sleeping patterns, and language and social skills. Also included is information on diet, advice on reading a child's body language during massage, and helpful progress checklists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eQigong massage is the ideal therapy for parents looking for an alternative way to strengthen the mind, body and sensory abilities of their young child with autism aged 6 and under. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePreviously published with a DVD, this material is now available online from www.jkp.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouisa Silva had a medical degree from the University of California, a Masters in Public Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and was a fellow of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. She practiced medicine in a way that integrated Chinese Medicine with preventive medicine and public health. She was director of the Qigong Sensory Training Institute, Oregon, where she completed multiple research studies into the effects of qigong massage on young children with autism.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Singing Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50363145290002,"sku":"9781785929823","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a6f7a2a7-c44c-4da5-8a97-db845c6b3c17.jpg?v=1728405719","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/qigong-massage-for-your-child-with-autism-a-home-program-from-chinese-medicine-9781785929823","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}