A Mindfulness Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
New Directions in Research and Practice
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Beschreibung
This book presents emerging research on the effectiveness of mindfulness methods in reducing behavior problems associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children. The volume synthesizes current research and theories on the therapeutic uses of mindfulness, specifically for people living with developmental disabilities. In addition, it examines a promising new study in which mothers of children with ASD learn mindfulness techniques for their own use and are then trained to teach the methods to their children. The book concludes with a report of poststudy findings and a discussion of practical and methodological issues regarding mindfulness interventions for ASD.
Featured topics include:
- A genealogy of mindfulness, from original Buddhist texts to modern health applications.
- Implications for further research and advancement.
- Appendices of basic mindfulness exercises and activities.
A Mindfulness Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a concise resource for researchers, clinicians and other scientist-practitioners, and graduate students in developmental psychology, social work, education, and related disciplines.
This book presents emerging research on the effectiveness of mindfulness methods in reducing behavior problems associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children. The volume synthesizes current research and theories on the therapeutic uses of mindfulness, specifically for people living with developmental disabilities. In addition, it examines a promising new study in which mothers of children with ASD learn mindfulness techniques for their own use and are then trained to teach the methods to their children. The book concludes with a report of poststudy findings and a discussion of practical and methodological issues regarding mindfulness interventions for ASD.
Featured topics include:
- A genealogy of mindfulness, from original Buddhist texts to modern health applications.
- Implications for further research and advancement.
- Appendices of basic mindfulness exercises and activities.
A Mindfulness Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a concise resource for researchers, clinicians and other scientist-practitioners, and graduate students in developmental psychology, social work, education, and related disciplines.
Examines the earliest strata of Buddhist texts, the Pali Nikayas, to construct a combined theoretical and operational understanding of contemporary mindfulness Describes the inclusive Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (iMBAT) program and its application to a small sample of mothers with children who have aggressive behaviors Details how iMBAT can be adapted for children with developmental disabilities (e.g., autism) Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Autor*in
Yoon-Suk Hwang
Themen in »A Mindfulness Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders«
Aggression and mindfulness Anxiety and mindfulness Behavior management and mindfulness Buddhist tradition and mindfulness Developmental disabilities and mindfulness Dharma and mindfulness Evidence-based mindfulness interventions Family care providers and mindfulness Individualization and mindfulness Mindful caring of children Mindful parenting of children with developmental disabilities Mindfulness and autism spectrum disorders Mindfulness and well-being Mindfulness as a psychological intervention Mindfulness education and practice