Reiki and Special Needs Children Current studies have shown considerable changes in autistic children who receive Reiki. Reiki is presently being used in over 40 hospitals all over the United States for treatment of everything from cancer to chronic pain and preliminary results on Reiki use to treat autism are encouraging. Hospitals such as the California Pacific Medical Center, the Memorial Sloane Kettering Hospital and the Tucson Medical Center all offer Reiki treatments to patients. The National Institute of Health also performed a study on Reiki and found to have valuable results for many health issues. Reiki is not a cure for autism/Asperger's, but I can focus on some of the side- issues that autistic children face such as:   * sleep troubles * relaxation * anxiety * stress * tight muscles * and with a few treatments, even some behavioral         changes are often noted. Reiki is a soothing, holistic treatment for autism, Asperger's ADD/ADHD and related issues that is now available to your child. It can be done without even touching the child if they are extremely touch sensitive, stranger-shy, or hyperactive. While Reiki is recognized as a hands-on therapy, I know that getting an Asperger's child to sit quietly for a traditional treatment would be impracticable. That doesn't matter. Reiki can be offered from nearby as they play. This is particularly important as autistic children are often averse to touch, are sensory sensitive or have elements of hyperactivity woven into their complex behaviors. Part of the difficulty with autism is the intense anxiety – worry over social communication s, anxiety during transitions, anxiety when dealing with changes of the smallest degree. It makes it challenging to fall asleep and stay asleep. Headaches and stomach- aches are plentiful in these children. Reiki can aid to calm the fears of these very-anxious souls. It is not unusual for autistic children to have improved sleep patterns after the first treatment. What better tool than to empower your autistic child with the ability to calm himself in a socially acceptable manner? Reiki can work without getting in the way of either conventional or alternative treatments prescribed by a medical doctor or naturopath and is a wonderful addition to an overall health plan prescribed by a doctor which may include therapy, medications or other.   Because Reiki is balancing, it can be of benefit regardless of the cause, and can provide soothing moments for parents and kids alike. Reiki helps children get rid of fear, worry and lack of interest. Children who learn Reiki benefit from empowerment as well as its centering effect.
	I would welcome an opportunity to TEACH YOU REIKI. I would love to work on you. Don't forget, you are under a enormous strain with this role as parent/care-giver to an autistic child and if you are like 99% of care-givers, you don't give attention to yourself. This is a wonderful chance for you to cut expenses. I appreciate how expensive treatments from so many providers can be. I also know how much easier your life would be if you could do this yourself instead of yet another change in your day as I come and go from your home. I can even attune the child himself so he can use Reiki to calm himself and respond in socially acceptable manner? Let’s move the love in your heart into your hands and begin treating your child today.   I have a sliding scale available. I would love to work with your child.

Of course, each situation is unique and a cure cannot be promised, but practitioners have been reporting positive results using Reiki with behavior problems for quite a long time.