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Yoga for Young Children with Down Syndrome
Palaestra
Short Title: Palaestra
Format: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2017/10//
Pages: 18 - 25
Sources ID: 62126
Visibility: Public (group default)
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The purpose of this paper is to describe benefits of yoga and to provide practitioners multiple ways to implement yoga into classroom settings and home environments for young children with Down syndrome (DS). Yoga can be introduced into many settings to enhance motor development as a physical activity warm up or cool down, a behavior management technique, and/or an innovative way to get children with DS moving. There are various techniques to integrate yoga into adapted physical education classes, early intervention or preschool classroom, as well as home-based settings. Fun activities to incorporate yoga include yoga stories and songs, picture cards, yoga with technology, playing yoga games, and involving families. Practical applications and multiple references help as a starting point for educators and care givers to introduce the practice of yoga for young children with DS. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR