How Bottom-Up Therapies Can Mitigate Meltdowns and Neuro-Crashes

Nov 11

Return to US Autism Summit: Meltdowns and Neuro-Crashes

In this session, Dr. Rebecca Knowles shares her deep understanding about the nervous system to give viewers insight into the ways that bottom-up therapies, including listening therapy and breath awareness training, can give those who are prone to meltdown or shut-downs increased ability to control their responses.

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Rebecca Knowles, OTD OTR/L, RYT

Dr. Knowles is a clinician, researcher and registered yoga teacher specializing in sensory processing and mental health. She has worked in diverse settings as an occupational therapist, including schools, hospitals, clinics, and substance use treatment centers. As the Training & Research Manager at Unyte, Rebecca helps providers translate polyvagal theory into clinical practice.

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