Utilization of Yoga for Children with Developmental
Disabilities: Improving Participation in Functional
Activities

Catherine Cavaliere*, PhD, OTR/L

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Utilization of Yoga for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Improving Participation in Functional Activities

Lynn McIvor*, OTD, MS OTR/L, Julie M. Araujo MS OT, Madeline Elliott MS OT

Department of Occupational Therapy, D’Youville College, USA

Corresponding Author

Received Date: June 11, 2021; Published Date: June 25, 2021

Abstract

Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions that have impairment in different areas such as physical dysfunction, language and communication, or behaviors. Research was appraised to determine the effectiveness of yoga on improving participation in activities for children with developmental disabilities. The research supports the use of yoga from a trained professional and in conjunction with or as a replacement for other physical exercise. However, the research determined that consistent yoga practice is needed for retention of the benefits.

Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder; Attention deficit hyperactive disorder; intellectual disability; cerebral palsy

Abbreviations: ASD-Autism Spectrum Disorder; CP-Cerebral palsy; ID-Intellectual disability; ADHD attention deficit hyperactive disorder; OTOccupational Therapy; GRTL-Get Ready to Learn

Article Details

Citation

Lynn McIvor, OTD, MS OTR/L, Julie M. Araujo MS OT, Madeline Elliott MS OT. Utilization of Yoga for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Improving Participation in Functional Activities. W J Yoga Phys Ther & Rehabil 2(5): 2021. WJYPR.MS.ID.000550.