Gardening for children with autism spectrum disorders and special educational needs : engaging with nature to combat anxiety, promote sensory integration and build social skills /: engaging with nature to combat anxiety, promote sensory integration and build social skills. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Natasha Etherington.
• Other Names: Etherington, Natasha
• Contents: Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Mindfulness Approach. 3. Why Dig? 4. Autism Spectrum Disorder. 5. Anxiety, Anger and Depression. 6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 7. Developmental Disability. 8. Wheelchair Users. 9. Poisonous Plants. 10. Gardens for Children who Suffer from Asthma and Allergies. 11. Conclusion. Appendix. Benefits of Horticultural Therapy as Listed in AHTA Position Paper. Risk Assessment. Relaxation/Visualization Exercise for Deep Breathing. Recommended Resources.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (160 pages)
• Subjects: 618.92/85882; Teaching Of Autistic Students; Autism in children -- Treatment; Children with autism spectrum disorders; Gardening -- Therapeutic use; Gardening for children; Behavior therapy -- Methods
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780857005991; 0857005995
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.