Monkey See, Monkey Do! Utilization of Yoga Intervention for a Child with Non-Verbal Autism

Authors

Elaina Prevatte, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Catherine M. Andrea, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

The purpose of this case report is to describe the effects of yoga intervention with traditional physical therapy on motor performance and visual attention in a young girl with non-verbal ASD.

Publication Date

Spring 2018

City

St. Augustine, FL

Keywords

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Yoga, Psychomotor Performance, Attention, Physical Therapy Modalities

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Comments

Presented at the Spring 2018 Research Day on the St. Augustine, FL, campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

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Recommended Citation

Prevatte, E., & Andrea, C. M. (2018, April 1). Monkey See, Monkey Do! Utilization of Yoga Intervention for a Child with Non-Verbal Autism. Poster presented at the Campus Research Day Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/flsaspring2018/7 Prevatte, Elaina and Andrea, Catherine M., "Monkey See, Monkey Do! Utilization of Yoga Intervention for a Child with Non-Verbal Autism" (2018). St. Augustine, Spring 2018. 7.
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