STOP and Relax, Your Special Needs Yoga Toolbox

05/03/2023

On the heels of the updated S.T.O.P. and Relax curriculum Stoelting released in 2021, my CASE STUDY using S.T.O.P. and Relax has been PUBLISHED!
Therapeutic Yoga-Based Curriculum for Treatment of Disruptive Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mixed-Methods Single Case Study Debra Krodman-Collins1*, Brian M. Syzdek2* ABSTRACT Disruptive behaviors are displayed by the majority of individuals with autism and impede skill acquisition and adaptive behavior development.
Therapeutic Yoga-Based Curriculum for Treatment of Disruptive Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mixed-Methods Single Case Study Debra Krodman-Collins1*, Brian M. Syzdek2* ABSTRACT Disruptive behaviors are displayed by the majority of individuals with autism and impede skill acquisition and adaptive behavior development.

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04/19/2023

Here is a great resource for implementing interventions for students with ASD or related needs. Free, online training modules for implementing specific, evidence-based interventions. Useful for professionals, paraprofessionals, and caregivers!

AFIRM Modules AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with autism from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download. Download an overview of the Components of AFIRM t...

10/06/2022

Dr. Debra Krodman-Collins, psychologist and co-author of S.T.O.P. and Relax, will be speaking at the January 2023 DADD conference. DADD is the Council for Exceptional Children Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
https://exceptionalchildren.org/events/2023-dadd-conference

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

06/04/2022

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04/05/2022

Research relevant to our work creating the S.T.O.P. and Relax curriculum to teach our ASD students skills for preventing fight/flight reactions.

A brain structure called the amygdala grows too fast in babies who are diagnosed with autism by age 2, a new study suggests.

03/29/2022

https://thinkingautismguide.com/2022/03/believing-in-nonspeakers-and-the-right-to-communicate-an-interview-with-dr-vikram-jaswal.html?fbclid=IwAR1AYop7u6Ae39d6zdq-_SFBxDtb-03TY3xd88a96pa-J131nKUcSp21A_I

Those who would deny people access to their most effective method of communication because of concerns about the potential for false accusations should, as Rua Williams recently wrote, “ask [themselves] why a false accusation is more harmful than the ability to accuse.”

03/23/2022

03/18/2022

ANNOUNCEMENT! The updated, 2021 version of S.T.O.P. and Relax! Published by Stoelting, a company known for research and innovation in physiological and psychological measurement and applications.

04/06/2020

SOON we will be launching our on-line subscription   that will give you access to a full array of classes.  We are excited to be working with Fitli, our new online booking platform, for our online classes. SPECIAL online pricing will be as follows: $10 per class or $95 for 10 classes. 

08/24/2019

TODAY! 4-6pm. All are welcome. Meet our faculty. Visit our studio. Let's talk about becoming a yoga teacher.

07/18/2019

Rarely in a curriculum while learning, we ask children where they feel their emotions in their own bodies and whether those feeling change as their emotions change. Children who feel safe to tackle challenges, assured that they have the skills they need and are comfortable to seek help when needed, do well in school and life. Though in its early stage, research in contemplative studies and mindfulness practices is beginning to show a promising impact of such training on children’s emotional regulation and self-control.

On today’s podcast school psychologist, Debra A. Krodman-Collins, Ph.D., NSCP, RYT, co-author of STOP and Relax, Your Special Needs Yoga Toolbox; a yoga-based curriculum, will discuss how to use yoga-based self-calming techniques for school-aged children to conquer their primitive lizard brain with the wizardry of executive function. With focused and intentional effort to connect mind and body, one can master the mechanism that governs Executive Function.

http://www.fullprefrontal.com/podcast/episode-71/

05/16/2019

Dr. Debra Krodman-Collins, co-author of S.T.O.P. and Relax, is a contributor to this book - coming soon from SUNY press: https://www.sunypress.edu/p-6795-stories-of-school-yoga.aspx

Stories of School Yoga

12/01/2018

Thank you, TEACHERS!

'I know. You’re worried. Every day, your child comes home with a story about THAT kid. The one who is always hitting, shoving, pinching, scratching, maybe even biting other children...I know, and I am worried, too.'

08/12/2018

So excited to be part of National Kids Yoga Conference in Washington DC Oct 12-14th. Early bird pricing for 3 more days. Use code NKYCLouise for an additional 10% off at check out. Hope to see you there!

{Speaker Spotlight} LOUISE GOLDBERG – Yoga author, yoga therapist and educator of 35+ years - Director of Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach, Florida - Yoga Alliance RYT200, RYT500, and 95-Hour RCYT Trainer – More speaker info >>> https://conference.yokid.org/2018-speakers/

07/24/2018

‎FROM: Kerry Harvey‎ to Creative Relaxation: Yoga Therapy For Special Needs
Yesterday at 5:19 PM ·
I used the S.T.O.P. and Relax visual flip chart with my 6-12s and my 3-5s at summer camp today and they all absolutely loved it. Totally engaged and great focus for what has been a pretty wild bunch. Upwards of thirty 6-12 with one other counselor participating and upwards of twenty 3-5s with a counselor participating. Obviously there were quite a few poses I skipped for the littles but it was perfect for both. Having the visuals made a huge difference to keeping their attention.

06/25/2018

Creative Relaxation

05/11/2018

More teachers are incorporating movement into the school day, especially as research shows that it can benefit school performance and behavior in the classroom.