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The Fabulous Folk with Awesome Insight There are many Yoga Books on the market, however this beautiful one from Jo Stewart, Studio Owner at gardenofyoga.com.au, gives us a beautiful overview, bringing the Eight Limbs of traditional practice into the Aerial Space. Jo is one of the most experienced and respected Aerial Yoga Teachers in Australia. ( I also contributed a tiny bit to the book) I would recommend Jo's book be pride of place on your bookshelf. https://eightlimbsofaer

Keeping a safe environment Making our spaces safe for clients is so very important. Safety when working with Neuro-Spicy folk can be very difficult, particularly if we are also playing with PDA and ADHD and regulation through sensory input. We can very easily have a space that is overstimulating, and mainly because we are trying to fill our space with as many options as possible,(because we care) we want to provide as many options as we can. What Can We Do ?? In this second i

What's Different ? Most folk with Down syndrome have shorter limbs, arms and legs are considerably shorter. Fingers and toes can be chubby, feet and hands broad and full. Grip strength is often weak and wrist strength is limited (often drop) Elbows sometimes lock easily and there can be hyper-flexibility to the extreme. Instability in the knees (kneecaps) should also be considered along with flat feet with a tendency for knees and feet to turn out. Ankles are often weak, part

What Is It? Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) is a condition affecting the joint between the first cervical vertebra (atlas) and the second cervical vertebra (axis). This joint is known as the atlantoaxial joint. In some folk with Down syndrome, the ligaments and connective tissues supporting this joint can be "lax" or floppy. Instability in this area can potentially place pressure on the spinal cord and, in some cases, cause serious injury. This is an important consideration wh

What does Sensory Processing Mean .... in Simple Terms ? Sensory Processing Disorder is often attached to other diagnosis such as Down Syndrome and Autism, however you don't have to have a diagnosis to experience Sensory Processing Disorder. " The sense that comes with being in and moving within our environments are sometimes overwhelming and confusing at the Brain & Body level, creating feelings of not being safe and or the nervous system feels unorganised and somewhat chaot

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Having Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) alters development, making movement programs challenging and often out of reach for many families to find suitable programs. Some of these developmental complexities are........ A quick list: Hyper-Mobilty of Joints Hypotonia (Low Muscle Tone) Laxity (Looseness) of Ligaments Decreased Proprioception Possible Atlantoaxial Instability Postural Instability Flat Feet (often turned out) Delayed fine & gross Motor Sensory Processing Challenges Dige

Cognitive Variations can include: Various levels of Intellectual Disability and Cognitive Delays Compromised Speech and Language Development Processing Delays Increased risk of Epilepsy Increased risk of Mental Health Conditions High risk of Dementia & Regression Syndrome Higher risk of Dual Diagnosis ASD ADHD PDA Learning Differences Problem solving and Adaptability Challenges Proprioceptive & Interoceptive Challenges Lets consider Communication - Speech & Language Communica