Mind/body techniques for Asperger's syndrome : the way of the pathfinder / Ron Rubio ; forewords by Irene Brody and Anthony Castrogiovanni.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rubio, Ron, 1957-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asperger's syndrome--Exercise therapy.

Asperger's syndrome.

Asperger's syndrome--Patients--Rehabilitation.

Martial arts--Therapeutic use.

Martial arts.

Holistic medicine.

Mind and body.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 impro

Contents:

FRONT COVER; MIND/BODY TECHNIQUES FOR ASPERGER'S SYNDROME; THE WAY OF THE PATHFINDER; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Foreword by Irene Brody; Foreword by Anthony Castrogiovanni,; 1. Introduction to Core Concepts of Pathfinder Mentoring; 2. The Breath Foundation: Being Grounded; 3. Mindfulness: Taming "the Chattering Mind"; 4. Standing on Your Own Two Feet; 5. Posture, Presence, and Extension; 6. The Power of Movement; 7. The Rites of Passage; Bibliography; Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611782313

9781281782311

1281782319

9781846428050

184642805X

OCLC:

476168845