Yoga as an Intervention for Children With Attention Problems

Peck, Heather L.; Kehle, Thomas J.; Bray, Melissa A.; Theodore, Lea A.

doi:10.1080/02796015.2005.12086295

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“…An early randomized controlled trial of 14 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and on medication compared 20 sessions of yoga to an active control group, finding that those in the yoga group improved more in parent-rated ADHD scores ( Jensen and Kenny, 2004 ). More recent studies of children with ADHD or attention problems have also shown positive effects (e.g., Harrison, 2004 ; Peck et al, 2005 ; Haffner et al, 2006 ). Studies have shown that memory and concentration increase in groups other than children with ADHD as well.…”

Section: Empirical Evidence For the Proposed Model And That Yoga Prommentioning

confidence: 99%

Potential self-regulatory mechanisms of yoga for psychological health

Gard¹,

Noggle²,

Park³

et al. 2014

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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Research suggesting the beneficial effects of yoga on myriad aspects of psychological health has proliferated in recent years, yet there is currently no overarching framework by which to understand yoga’s potential beneficial effects. Here we provide a theoretical framework and systems-based network model of yoga that focuses on integration of top-down and bottom-up forms of self-regulation. We begin by contextualizing yoga in historical and contemporary settings, and then detail how specific components of yoga practice may affect cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and autonomic output under stress through an emphasis on interoception and bottom-up input, resulting in physical and psychological health. The model describes yoga practice as a comprehensive skillset of synergistic process tools that facilitate bidirectional feedback and integration between high- and low-level brain networks, and afferent and re-afferent input from interoceptive processes (somatosensory, viscerosensory, chemosensory). From a predictive coding perspective we propose a shift to perceptual inference for stress modulation and optimal self-regulation. We describe how the processes that sub-serve self-regulation become more automatized and efficient over time and practice, requiring less effort to initiate when necessary and terminate more rapidly when no longer needed. To support our proposed model, we present the available evidence for yoga affecting self-regulatory pathways, integrating existing constructs from behavior theory and cognitive neuroscience with emerging yoga and meditation research. This paper is intended to guide future basic and clinical research, specifically targeting areas of development in the treatment of stress-mediated psychological disorders.

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Section: Empirical Evidence For the Proposed Model And That Yoga Prommentioning

confidence: 99%

Potential self-regulatory mechanisms of yoga for psychological health

Gard¹,

Noggle²,

Park³

et al. 2014

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

350

356

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“…Yoga may also help increase time on task for students with ADHD in the educational setting. One study investigated the effect of a yoga practice intervention on children’s time on task in school [ 27 ]. The participants were 10 children, ages 6–10, with attention problems.…”

Section: Mind–body Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Another positive result of this study was that children reported enjoying the yoga videos and that video format is an inexpensive and easy method of presenting the therapy. Yoga may have the potential to increase time on task in class and be an enjoyable and cost-effective treatment for children with attention problems [ 27 ].…”

Section: Mind–body Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mind–Body Therapy for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Herbert

Esparham

2017

Children

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is pervasive among the pediatric population and new treatments with minimal adverse effects are necessary to be studied. The purpose of this article is to review current research studying mind–body therapies for treatment of children diagnosed with ADHD. Literature was reviewed pertaining to the effectiveness of movement-based therapies and mindfulness/meditation-based therapies for ADHD. Many positive effects of yoga, Tai Chi, physical activity, and meditation may significantly improve symptoms of ADHD among children.

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“…For example, many benefits of mindfulness practices and school-age children have been explored including an elevated sense of well-being (Semple, Lee, Rosa, & Miller, 2009; Semple, Reid, & Miller, 2005), greater ability to focus (Jensen & Kenny, 2004; Napoli, Krech, & Holley, 2005; Peck, Kehle, Bray, & Theodore, 2005), increased relaxation (Jellesma & Cornelis, 2011), and enhanced self-regulation (Flook et al, 2010). Most of the research on mindfulness has been conducted with elementary-age children and adolescents.…”

Section: Why Mindfulness In Schools? Why Now?mentioning

confidence: 99%