Adapted courses are offered to autistic and dysphasic children through specialised schools and centres.

The goals for these courses:

Ø  To create a calming environment that fosters an increased attention span and ability to listen attentively

Ø  To increase the ability to quickly and easily relax

Ø  To regain a sense of balance in space

Ø  To increase bodily awareness by being grounded

Ø  To facilitate integration in society (school, family, social activities) by developing an openness to the outside world.

Ø  To foster independence in daily activities  

Ø  To maximize potential and capabilites (senses, intelectual and physical ability, creativity, etc.)

Ø  To provide simple and effective tools that can be used to manage daily life (relaxation, protection, etc.)

It is also possible to teach Chindaï to autistic or dysphasic children with the parents participation. This has been found to maximise the benefits of Chindaï and facilitates the daily use of the techniques by the children with their parents. This shared activity can create a privilidged bond between parent and child.

Testimonial from Mrs. C., assistant director of School E. in Montreal, «…The Chindaï courses have enabled our students to develop strategies to release their stress thereby allowing them to better use their energies in a constructive and self-respective manner. The courses have also helped the students to be better able to visualize vocabulary used in stories and conversations. Moreover, the techniques have fostered a calm atmosphere that allows for better focus and attention and rest time. Other benefits we’ve observed in our students :

Ø   Ability to calm down quickly and easily

Ø   Ability to focus was increased and maintained during the courses

Ø   Being calmer and more receptive, the students have been  better able to communicate amongst themselves»

Testimonial from Mr. B., a special education teacher who works with dysphasic students at School C in Montreal, «The Chindaï sessions have enabled the students to discover another aspect of life. The sense of calm that comes about during the sessions has occurred during other class time and has helped students concentrate during classes…this teaching is beneficial and greatly aids with behaviour and concentration. It would be very appropriate for Mr. A. to continue his work with learning disabled youth.»

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