JOIN ALI IN THIS AUTISM MOVEMENT THERAPY® BASED SESSION,
PART OF MOVMENTWORKS® 'DANCE ON DEMAND'
Each MovementWorks® On Demand Autism Movement Therapy® based session contains movement, dancing and activities including a warm up session, followed by some dance movements to the AMT music, a game or games and then a cooling down session incorporating some mindfulness techniques.
The sessions have a structured approach that stimulates the brain, aids sensory processing, develops communication and motor skills and supports challenges associated with autism, all while having fun! Clear instructions for the various activities are provided both verbally and using Makaton. For more information, please visit our What is Autism Movement Therapy? webpage
AMT is an exciting approach which complements other therapeutic techniques for autistic children and has them meeting and achieving their speech, social and academic goals.
About this session
This AMT session follows the structured approach that stimulates the brain, aids sensory processing, develops communication and motor skills and supports challenges associated with autism, all while having fun! Following the two warm up sections, Ali guides the participants in the ‘Mouse’ game which is followed by activities that encourage participants to focus n various rhythmic beats and clap them out before Ali introduces dance movements to represent the rhythms. The session closes with Ali leading a mindfulness session. All activities are accompanied with clear instructions and are repeated several times to allow participants to join in from their first view.
Who is it for?
Individuals aged 7 years and over with or without a diagnosis for Autism.
Who can use this session?
It can be used in educational settings, in groups and at home; please see below, examples of who will find this session and the AMT programme useful:
- Schools: Primary from Key Stage 2 and secondary
- Special schools with autistic pupils or who have pupils with additional needs
- Specialised autism groups or clubs
- In the home with parents/carers
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENCED FOR INDIVIDUAL USE ONLY FOR A TWELVE MONTH SUBSCRIPTION
Please contact us for details of the preferential rates and terms
for Educational settings (nurseries, schools etc.) organisations, groups and clubs.
To get the most from this session
For the maximum impact, the AMT session should be accessed and practised regularly, this will help the participant to fully undertake all of the activities. Continued access to this and the other AMT sessions, will support the continued development of confidence, well-being, co-ordination and abilities.
PLEASE NOTE!
A responsible adult needs to be present during the session to ensure that the participant received support as they work through the activities.
If this session or any of the On Demand AMT sessions encourage you to work further with autistic individuals in supporting these sessions, please visit our Autism Movement Therapy® Training Workshops webpage and consider joining our next Stage 1 Certified Training.
To find out more about Autism Movement Therapy please visit our dedicated webpage by clicking on the button below.
To find out more about MovementWorks On Demand and view our other currently available sessions, please visit our dedicated webpage by clicking on the button below.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ - HEALTH AND SAFETY:
You should only participate if you are healthy enough to do so. Anyone who is pregnant or with a pre-existing medical condition should take advice from their medical practitioner.
A responsible adult must be in the room at all times during the session to ensure the health and safety of any children or vulnerable adults taking part.
You must make sure you and/or your child(ren) are in a safe space, free of trip hazards and obstructions to allow you and the child(ren) to move around safely while being able to have a clear view of the screen to follow Ali in the session.
But the most important thing of all... is to have FUN
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