Category Archives: Autism

Meditation skills and Autism

November 19, 2020ADHD, Autism, special needs, stresslorraine

Can Meditation work for kids on the Autistic Spectrum?

“Had a lovely session with one of my students with ASD today. This is my 3rd session with him and it’s been tough to get him on board as he felt he didnt ‘need help to relax and that it was a waste of his time!’ Today he spent over an hour completely absorbed in creating a Mandala from natural objects. Wow just wow!!! Love my job “

Louise, Connected Kids tutor-in-training

Meditation and mindfulness –

to help kids on the Autism Spectrum

Mindful Parenting – learn how to bring resillience, strength an calm into your parenting world.

Foundation Course – not ready to become a professional teaching meditation? You can still benefit from our first phase which will help you create meditations your kids and teens will love.

Professional Training – to become a certified Kids Meditation Teacher

Teach Children Meditation Books – learn more

Explaining Autism Mindfully

October 7, 2020anxiety, Autism, challenges, child development, meditation, mindfulness, NAS, self regulation, sensory issuesautism, children, kids, meditation, mindfulness, teenslorraine

We loved this beautiful video that really helps (mindfully) explain autism.

Being Connected Kids, our experience confirms (again and again) that we would also include teaching meditation to kids on the spectrum to reduce stressed behaviours.

Enjoy!

Meditation and mindfulness –

to help kids on the Autism Spectrum

Mindful Parenting – learn how to bring resillience, strength an calm into your parenting world.

Foundation Course – not ready to become a professional teaching meditation? You can still benefit from our first phase which will help you create meditations your kids and teens will love.

Professional Training – to become a certified Kids Meditation Teacher

Teach Children Meditation Books – learn more

The Wisdom of Dr Temple Grandin

October 2, 2020ADHD, Autism, gaming addiction, mindfulness, parenting, self regulation, sensory issues, sensory learningchildren, kids, meditation, mindfulness, stress, teens, temple grandinlorraine

I listened to a webinar with Dr Temple Grandin. She’s on the autistic spectrum and has become a passionate spokesperson for kids on the spectrum.

I had a few lightbulb moments in how her observations and skills match how we teach kids meditation and mindfulness.

So I did my first YouTube livestream to share what I learned!

Hope you find it helpful.

Lorraine x

This is the book I mention in the video… ‘Calling all Minds’ by Dr Temple Grandin

Meditation and mindfulness –

to help kids on the Autism Spectrum

Mindful Parenting – learn how to bring resillience, strength an calm into your parenting world.

Professional Training – to become a certified Kids Meditation Teacher

Teach Children Meditation Books – learn more

Can children with Autism or ADHD learn meditation?

March 16, 2020ADHD, Autism, sensory issues, sensory learning, sensory schools, special needslorraine

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 needs, learn meditation? Can young people with autism or ADHD benefit from mindful activities?”

Well let me assure you – yes they can. Most important of all, you are more than capable of teaching them this life skill.

Since 2003, I have been guiding adults in how to teach children and teens meditation. From this experience I have witnessed many of the benefits associated with meditation (improved focus/concentration, self regulation, improved sleep patterns and emotional intelligence) are available to children with special needs.

I developed The Connected Kids programme – that takes adults on the journey of learning how to teach this.

In the foundation level we learn how to develop bespoke meditations and mindful activities that suit the needs of the child.

Some of my top tips from this course (if you are working with a child with special educational needs are):

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Star Meditation for kids of all ages – free

May 1, 2019anxiety, Autism, behaviour kids, bullying, calm kids, challenges, change the world, compassion, creativity, emotional intelligence, emotions, getting started, loneliness, meditation, mindfulness, mindfulness in schools, parenting, planting the seeds, pre-school, sleep, special needs, stress, toddlers, world peaceanxiety kids, bullying kids, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, star meditation kids, stress kidslorraine

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.

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