Have you ever considered circus training as a form of developmental therapy for children? Really! Yes, the Circus! At
Clear Speech Inc., we’re passionate about helping children, and their
families, reach their own highest potential in growth and development. When
our young clients need extra support in the areas of motor control,
body awareness, vestibular (balance) and sensory information there are
many options in the community. There are the traditional occupational or
physical therapy activities, but now a wider variety of options exist
that also promote skill development in developmentally appropriate and
fun ways; hippotherapy, martial arts, gymnastics, and now SANCA.
We’ve heard great things from families who have trained at the School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA). SANCA’s website says, “The Every Body's Circus Program offers classes & camps for
youth with disabilities such as Autism, cerebral palsy, hemiparesis,
spina bifida, visual or hearing impairment. In classes, students gain
core strength, balance, and gripping strength.Students try every kind of
circus, including trampoline, tightrope, juggling, handstands, trapeze,
and aerials. Every
Body’s Circus provides a set curriculum of skill progressions that
enable youth to develop physical skills and social interaction skills in
small achievable steps that build upon each other. These progressions
are adapted to the abilities and needs of the students participating in
each class. SANCA
partners with organizations throughout the Seattle area such as Odessa
Brown Children’s Clinic and Seattle Children’s Hospital as well as Clear
Speech, Incorporated in Everett.
This
is an exciting way for children with challenges to be front-and-center,
participating in a colorful, exciting program that captures their
imagination!
Have fun kids!!
photo credits NonFiction Media
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