Autism Archives - Teaching Children Meditation

Energy awareness for meditation

Confidence and creativity - advanced techniques woman and girl sitting meditating - with view of their chakra energy centres Energy awareness to help with SEN

Connecting to energy to teach children

Mindfulness storytelling for anxious kids

Mindful stories for anxious children

How meditation and mindfulness can help children with autism

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Why a simply, mindful approach can bring calm to an autistic, young person

We were asked an interesting question….

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An engaging, online chat with a life-coach in Italy who wanted to know more about our teaching programme

Anna Granger – Ted, the Sea and Me

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Anna has lots of experience working with special educational needs and explains how her new book really helps young people connect to their bodies, minds and breath.

Meditation skills and Autism

How we can help kids on the spectrum reduce stress with mindfulness.

How mindful skills can help young people with autism

Why we need a child-centered approach to teaching meditation – for kids on the autistic spectrum

Insights from Dr Temple Grandin – a pioneer of autism education

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Insights and ideas – helping kids on the spectrum learn mindful skills.

Can children with Autism or ADHD learn meditation?

In my experience of teaching meditation (sometimes called mindfulness) I’ve noticed over the years how it’s become a popular way to help adults and children reduce the symptoms of stress and support a healthier lifestyle. From teaching, I already knew how effective meditation was for kids, but I asked myself “could children, with additional support […]

Star Meditation for kids of all ages – free

I was meditating one day and I was inspired by this star meditation idea to help kids relax, reduce anxiety and feel a stronger, peaceful connection with the world. It may be ideal for bed time or to help kids simply relax. It may help with bullying too.