Horticultural Therapy

Abstract:

One of the complementary methods of rehabilitation of people with autism is considered to be a suitable conditions for the sensory integration of children with autism by providing a multi-sensory environment

Known as the top 20 in the United States, Natasha Atrnington's gardening for children with autism spectrum disorders and special educational needs includes interacting with nature to combat anxiety, promote emotional integration, and build social skills.

A horticultural expert helps people of all ages with different abilities to experience gardening activities. "Gardening therapy can be used to improve a person's physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being," says the Canadian Horticultural Association.

Benefits of gardening for children

"Horticultural therapy is a person's participation in horticultural activities that are facilitated by a trained specialist to achieve specific therapeutic goals." The author says he was inspired to write the book for teachers, school counselors and parents, regardless of their technical knowledge of gardening. He feels that a horticultural treatment program offers benefits that are not covered in a classroom. The benefits of gardening for children are innumerable. Children with special needs benefit from gardening. He advises parents to buy gardening equipment for children with autism spectrum disorders and special educational needs and to do something at home.

You can replace the following and enjoy some of the therapeutic benefits of gardening for children:

Make a small wooden box, like a sandbox. To build a place where the space for planting is appropriate.
Use concrete blocks or bricks.

Use window boxes, seedlings, hanging baskets or any other container that holds the soil.

Kindergarten is motivating for the child and is great for everyone's mental health. An added bonus for adults is that gardening with the child shows you another side of his personality and increases positive behaviors. For parents, they can create lasting memories of this gardening experience with their child.

Natasha has a full chapter on the benefits of drilling. This shows you a wide range of gardening because you don't think it's just about planting seeds in the soil. Drilling provides countless learning experiences and benefits the child.

Here are some of the benefits of drilling:

It gives children the opportunity to play and explore the soil, which includes a variety of play skills and movements

Reduces muscle tension and lowers blood pressure, creates endurance and agility in the hand

It provides an opportunity to create speech and share exploration while playing

It gives the child the opportunity to learn how to work with friends or caregivers

Practices following safety guidelines and regulations

Helps reduce negative emotions, anxiety, aggressive tendencies, etc.

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