Outcomes of a pilot training program in a Qigong massage intervention for young children with autism

American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 62, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 538-546

  Silva, Louisa M T ^a   Ayres, Robert ^a   Schalock, Mark ^a  

^a WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Autism; Early intervention; Pediatrics; Qigong massage; Qigong sensory training; Sensory impairment

Indexed keywords

EID: 54049088169     PISSN: 02729490     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5014/ajot.62.5.538     Document Type: Article

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