Qigong Massage for Children with Autism
Learn about Qigong Massage!
Dr. Louisa Silva will present the most recent research information on massage therapy with children who have autism and sensitivity to touch. Parents and family, caregivers and other professionals with children six years of age or younger are invited to to attend the free presentation and learn about resources and how to give their children the massage.
For the past ten years the Teaching Research Institute at Western Oregon University, in conjunction with the Qigong Sensory Training Institute, has been teaching parents of children with autism a daily massage program that has been shown to be effective in helping with issues and sensitivities with touch. Many children have shown improvement with touch, have become calmer, are better able to focus and learn, and have better behavior overall.When: Thursday, November 13, 2014
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Community Health Education Center on the Salem Hospital Campus, building D, 939 Oak Street
To register: Call 503-814-2432 (CHEC) or register online.
This presentation is eligible for for child care providers to receive Oregon Registry SET ONE certification under the CKC - Special Needs.