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ADDitude Article – Art Therapy and ADD

Posted on June 4, 2013 Written by Allison Spitzer Leave a Comment

Been working with the Expressive arts Therapy since 1974. 

Check out the article that appeared in today’s ADDitude Magazine.

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/10114.html

I worked with Connecticut schools, creating artist in residence programs for 33 school districts over a twenty year period. As an administrator,  teacher trainer, and as a visiting artist myself, I repeatedly heard classroom teachers say, “Wow, that one (student) usually doesn’t (participate, cooperate, show leadership, succeed, follow directions) etc. etc. This is the first time I’ve seen it!”

ADDitude Magazine  isn’t just for kids!  Expressive arts can get  to the heart of things in a less analytic or sequential way. Resolutions pop up. Awareness blossoms. Feelings are released. Though many of us are “talkers,”  the expressive arts offers an alternative. For those of us that are, it stills our minds, quiets our tongues, and lets our deeper intuitions surface.

Some of the most common attributes of ADD–difficulty with focus, poor self esteem, and managing tasks –all seem to flow more easily during arts experiences. And, for folks that don’t need therapy per se, participatory arts experiences help the soul sing, the mind de-clutter, and recharge the spirit.

In fact, I just took up beading. Why not?   Oohh la la!……….

 

Filed Under: ADD/ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder, Behavioral Problems, Coping Skills, Kids & School, Lack of Confidence, Learning Disabilities, Low Self Esteem, Therapeutic Coaching

Yoga for Autism, ADHD, and Differently Abled Children

Posted on March 22, 2013 Written by Allison Spitzer Leave a Comment

Workshop info for  parents as well as professionals who work with children and teens who have challenges….Sounds good!
“Learn how to effectively integrate yoga into the therapeutic treatment of children with learning and developmental challenges such as ADD/ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, etc. Social-emotional, physiological, cognitive and sensory-motor benefits will be described.”
4/5/13- 4/7/13 in Fairfield.
http://www.yoga4everybody.net/

Filed Under: ADD/ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder, Coping Skills, Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia Program — Timely News

Posted on March 19, 2013 Written by Allison Spitzer Leave a Comment

Does your child have a “learning difference?”  Then, this will interest you.

Bella Thorne (from the Disney show “Shake It Up”)
will talk with Marie Osmond on the Hallmark Channel’s “Marie” show this Wednesday  (3/20) about living with dyslexia. Bella will also be wearing the blue and white “Never Quit Trying” bracelet, a message for children, parents and teachers dealing with Dyslexia.

The Dyslexia Foundation has done fine work with teachers, gathering scholars, scientists and professionals internationally for research, advancement, training, advocacy and support.
Check them out!

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Filed Under: Dyslexia, Kids & School, Learning Disabilities

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