PLAY & GAMES THERAPY COURSE

What kinds of kids need to attend this course?

1. Children with Sensory Processing Difficulties

• Why: Water provides a unique sensory environment that can help children learn to manage sensory input.
  Examples: Children with tactile sensitivity or difficulties processing certain textures or temperatures may find water therapy calming and stimulating.

2. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Why: Water and play therapy support structured social interaction, which can help children with ASD develop social and communication skills.
  Examples: Activities encourage eye contact, turn-taking, and play-based socialization in a safe, enjoyable setting.

3. Children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

• Why: Water activities require focus, and the physical resistance in water can help children channel their energy while improving concentration.
  Examples: Children who struggle with attention can benefit from water play, which naturally encourages focus and calm.

4. Children with Anxiety or Emotional Regulation Challenges

• Why: Water and play therapy provide a calming environment for children to explore emotions and learn relaxation techniques.
  Examples: For children who may feel overwhelmed or anxious, structured water play can reduce stress, encourage emotional expression, and promote relaxation.

5. Children with Delayed Motor Skills Development

• Why: Water offers natural resistance, which can strengthen motor skills and improve coordination without placing too much pressure on the joints.
  Examples: Children with delayed motor development, muscle tone issues, or who need gentle physical activity can benefit from water-based activities.

6. Children with Low Confidence or Social Skills

• Why: Play therapy in water settings can be engaging and fun, helping children build confidence in their abilities and interact with peers.
  Examples: For shy children or those struggling with self-esteem, water therapy offers a safe space to try new things and connect with others in a non-judgmental environment.

How the course can help in daily routines ?

1. Improved Focus and Attention

• How it Helps: Activities in water require concentration, such as maintaining balance or following instructions. This focus carries over into everyday tasks, helping children better manage routines like schoolwork, chores, or organized play.

• Daily Impact: Children become more attentive during school lessons, focus longer on homework, and are better at completing tasks without distraction.

2. Enhanced Sensory Integration

• How it Helps: Water therapy provides a controlled sensory experience, helping children with sensory processing challenges to adjust to different stimuli. This adaptation helps them become more comfortable with textures, temperatures, and sensations encountered daily.

• Daily Impact: Reduces sensory overload when encountering different textures (e.g., clothes, foods) and environments, making them feel more relaxed and adaptable in social settings, school, or play.

3. Increased Emotional Regulation

• How it Helps: The course encourages emotional expression and relaxation, which aids children in understanding and managing their feelings. Through playful interactions, they learn coping strategies to calm themselves when feeling stressed or frustrated.

• Daily Impact: Children become better at handling emotional ups and downs, whether it’s dealing with challenging situations, managing conflicts with peers, or adapting to changes in their routines.

4. Social Skills and Confidence Building

• How it Helps: Instructors and group activities foster trust and social interaction in a fun, low-pressure environment, which helps children practice turn-taking, sharing, and group participation.

• Daily Impact: Improved confidence and social skills lead to better peer relationships, increased willingness to participate in group activities, and a more positive approach to meeting new people.

5. Development of Gross Motor Skills

• How it Helps: Water therapy strengthens muscle tone and coordination by engaging children in movement-based exercises that feel fun rather than strenuous. Activities like jumping, stretching, and balancing in water naturally enhance physical abilities.

• Daily Impact: Greater physical coordination and strength translate into smoother, safer movement during daily activities like walking, running, or playing sports.

6. Calmness and Relaxation

• How it Helps: Water has natural calming properties, and the therapeutic activities are designed to reduce stress and promote a sense of calm, which children can carry into other parts of their day.

• Daily Impact: Children who are calmer after therapy are better prepared to manage stress, have improved sleep routines, and generally experience a greater sense of well-being.

UPCOMING COURSE : 29th Dec 2024,Sunday - 9am -12nn