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Raising
Special Kids is Changing to My Special Kids
Raising Special Kids site is coming down soon - by the end of the month, but don't worry, I am putting together a brand new site from Raising Special Kids - and because that brand is already in use by www.raisingspecialkids.org, I am changing my site to www.my-special-kids.com. I will have the index page up and will rewrite and post the pages as I go along, updating and adding new information and experiences. Stay tuned! Types of Therapyand AlternativesMain Types of Therapy What are the types of therapy and the alternatives that are out there for your special needs children? Well, there is a bunch of them out there, but here you can find out a little more about what is out there. There are 4 main types:
What are we talking about here? These are the actual therapeutic programs or activities that your child is participating in for the purpose of compensating or overcoming a portion of their challenges. OT or Occupational Therapies is the "use of productive or creative activity in the treatment or rehabilitation of physically, cognitively, or emotionally disabled people" (American Heritage Dictionary) and gives people the "skills for the job of living" necessary for "living life to its fullest. PT or Physical Therapy is used to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. Everything Else, SP or Specialized Therapies include programs like ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), Animal Assisted Therapies, Behavior modification, Dolphin therapies, functional behavior analysis, judo, play therapies, positive behavior supports, sensory diet, social skills, speech, art, yoga, horseback riding, equestrian, and tricycles and bicycles AT
or Alternative Therapies are usually those that have not
been fully
accepted by the mainstream medical doctors, but have had some success
in some circumstances. These are things like special diets, elimination
diets, supplements, classical homeopathy, acupuncture, acupressure, and
even chiropractic.
More information about treatment procedures, types of therapies and alternatives are listed below. Person Centered Planning is
becoming the core
principle of any
treatment plan. Find out what is a PCP and how you can use it to help
your child and your family:
Person Centered Planning Natural
Cures for Depression, Abandonment, Anxiety and More Laura
Frisbie, M.Ed explains these disorders and shows you natural ways of
healing and recovery. Beat-Depression-Naturally.com
Natural Health Remedies Another source for information on natural healthy remedies is the website of my friend, Dan. Here you can become aware of natural alternatives to improve your way of life. Learn how to do this with no drugs, using Saunas, Magnetics, Hot Tubs/Spas and more, and you can visit it here: Natural Healthy Remedies Microcurrent Systems manufacturer and supplier of micro current equipment and software. Using nano technology to help those in pain and as a painless alternative to surgical cometics. Microcurrent Systems
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