Autism Archives - Teaching Children Meditation

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

lorraine murray holding book 'ted the sea and me'

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.

High energy children – trying to teach them meditation

Expert advice about high energy children and mindful meditation Listen to the founder of Connected Kids present a few ideas when trying to teach high energy children meditation and mindfulness. Want to know more? Foundation course – to teach your kids and teens mindful meditation Professional Training – to become a verified Kids Meditation Teacher […]

New online talk – this month

The 3 things your child needs for mental health – online talk We’ve just announced our next online talk It’s about using meditation and mindfulness to support the 3 things your child needs for mental health development. There are limited places – the talk is live and available as a recording too. Useful links… […]

Meditation and mindfulness for autism and ADHD

I initially had the idea back in 2003 that we should be teaching our kids meditation and mindfulness. Back then… there was very little in the way of resources that people could find to help them teach kids and teens mindful meditation practices. How the landscape has changed (thank goodness!) Today we see meditation and […]