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Ron Rubio - Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger´s Syndrome: The Way of the Pathfinder - 9781843108757 - V9781843108757
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Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger´s Syndrome: The Way of the Pathfinder

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Description for Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger´s Syndrome: The Way of the Pathfinder Paperback. The mind/body exercises in this book help young people with AS improve balance, coordination and sensory awareness, leading to greater self-confidence, and independence. With photographs to show how exercises are done, these techniques can have an immediate effect on how an individual moves, thinks of him or herself, and relates to others. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJD; YXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 316.

After a few sessions with you, Nathan became aware of how he was carrying himself. We noticed a change in his gait. He was straighter, taller and more assertive in his walking. His gait was that of a confident man... He beamed with pride as I went on and on about how differently he presented himself. It shook me up!'

- letter to Ron Rubio from the mother of a 22-year-old client with Asperger's Syndrome

People with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) typically experience difficulty with balance, coordination and sensory awareness. The mind/body exercises in this book help young people with AS improve these skills, leading to greater self-confidence, and independence.

Easy to use, with photographs to show how exercises are done correctly, these techniques can have an immediate effect on how an individual stands, sits, moves, thinks of him- or herself, and relates to others. The author's approach integrates ideas and practices from disciplines including martial arts, Eastern principles of mindfulness, techniques of visualization, breathing, posture, and movement, and the practice of mentoring.

Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger's Syndrome is an introduction to Pathfinder training techniques for both parents of adolescents with AS and professionals including physical therapists, pediatricians, and special education teachers who work with them.

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Condition
New
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843108757
SKU
V9781843108757
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1

About Ron Rubio
Ron Rubio is Director of the Pathfinder Mentoring Services and the High Point Mountain Aikikai and BodyKi Centre in New York state, and works with males aged 8 to 33 years who have Asperger's syndrome. He has a Yondan (4th degree) black belt in aikido and has practiced the martial arts for over 20 years and has been a professional martial artist and instructor in aikido (Japanese), capoeira (Brazilian) and close combat. He also had a long career as a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher.

Reviews for Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger´s Syndrome: The Way of the Pathfinder
Read this book for practical support in improving confidence and self-esteem and reducing anxiety and frustration - particularly for clients who find 'talking therapy' challenging. The core principles can however be applied to anyone, and are a thought-provoking method of encouraging introspection and empowerment.
Speech & Language Therapy in Practice The author's approach integrates ideas and practices from martial arts discipline, Eastern principles of mindfulness, visualisation, breathing, principles of posture and movement, and from mentoring.
Human Givens I found myself pleasantly surprised by the amount of care that has gone into the structure of this book, so if you have enough discipline to apply it, I would recommend this book.
Asperger United

Goodreads reviews for Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger´s Syndrome: The Way of the Pathfinder


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