Clinical trials also showed massage therapy as a viable complementary treatment positively impacting some of the characteristic behaviors of autism.

Frederick, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/22/2014 -- Parents of children with autism are always seeking ways to ease the quality of life for their children and massage therapy is becoming a popular way of fulfilling so.

A mother of a child with autism would generally find massage therapy intolerable. However, a significant study revealed that children with autism showed less autistic and improved social skills with the help of pediatric massage therapy.

An institution for massage therapy in U.S. conducted several studies on the effect of massage therapy for children on the autism spectrum and their results confirmed what is anecdotally acknowledged – massage therapy can be of great benefit to children on the spectrum.

According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, current estimated cases of autism range from one in every 1,000 to one in every 500. In connection, a research conducted in 2007 found out that oxytocin helped autistic individuals retain their ability to evaluate the emotional significance of speech. Oxytocin is released in human body during and after receiving nurturing touch.

Moreover, massage and touch therapy techniques promote on-task and social relatedness behavior showing less erratic behavior and heightened attentiveness. This type of physical intervention for children with varied developmental challenges reaped different results among patients and should be practiced under supervision of medical practitioners.

Massage therapists for children with autism are well regarded for being patient, steady during massage movements, firm and technique developer. They are capable of giving the exact touch, press and rub on one's body. Just note that it is important to entrust the child into someone licensed or certified.

The therapeutic method of massage is increasingly employed for autistic children. Many therapists and parents are finding good results with this treatment. Those with Autism could also benefit greatly from a deep massage of the foot and leg muscles. Children with Autism tend to walk on their toes, so the feet and legs become tense. Likewise, autistic children react positively to massage.

Clinical trials also showed massage therapy as a viable complementary treatment positively impacting some of the characteristic behaviors of autism.

Overall, massage therapy could be extended to autistic patients with just proper patience and communication techniques. Consistently nurturing human contact and touch can overcome some of the defensive tendencies characteristic of the tactile system in those with autism.

Massage therapy might be not a cure for Autism, however it can help autistic patients to get relaxed, communicated more effectively and greatly improved with their quality of life.

About Central Maryland School of Massage
Central Maryland School of Massage (CMSM) prides itself on providing excellent educational opportunities for individuals seeking a profession in the Massage Therapy field. The mission of CMSM continues to be to provide regional businesses and residents with an outstanding source of education that promotes health and overall well-being.

The school has continued to update and improve its educational opportunities and facilities. As industry demands grow and change, CMSM keeps pace, offering hands-on training. By providing quality instruction, personalized attention, and excellent training techniques, we prepare our graduates to excel in their future pursuits. Our graduates and prospective employers are secure in the knowledge that CMSM graduates have the skills necessary for career success."

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Massage therapy, as a profession, is truly rewarding. Isn’t it rewarding to help people in pain?

Frederick, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2014 -- If someone is looking for one of the few professions that allow to make a difference in life and the lives of others every day, it must be the massage therapy course.

Massage therapy profession is a very flexible career that allows everybody to feel passionate about while making a good income. This profession, which is commonly known for just pressing and rubbing is much more than just being so as it touches the life of many others.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor in 2012, employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 20% from 2010 to 2020, faster than average for all occupations. In connection with this, roughly 35 million (equivalent to 16%) adult Americans had a massage once in a month.

So what are the reasons to become a massage therapist?

First, massage therapists have the opportunity to help people every day with their work. Stress, being universal, gives an opportunity for massage therapist as massage is a very good source for stress reduction.

Next, the environments many people work in are often not relaxing. Needless to say, the atmosphere needed in massage therapy is a calming one, which is a conducive place to work in.

Lastly, many people really enjoy not only in getting a massage, but also in giving a massage as well. An act of providing a massage can be therapeutic and can bring joy to the massage therapist. It helps others achieve maximum wellness in their lives.

Perhaps, these are the few reasons to consider in pursuing massage therapy as a profession. These are quite important before going to create a soothing environment for the clients, discuss the client's needs, provide the massage necessary to alleviate the client's issues, check in regularly with the client throughout to ensure comfort, respect each individual's privacy and comfort levels and keep track of regular client's progress.

After finding massage therapy as an interesting course, one must envision the reality of working places such as in spas, rehab clinics and hospitals, cruise ships, hotels and resorts, health and wellness centers or even self- employed private practice. This profession truly creates a wide opportunity for many.

Nowadays, massage therapists took the massage therapy profession as a second career. Mostly are members of a professional organization and sole practitioners. To succeed as a massage therapist, you will need physical strength, mobility, and good interpersonal, communication, listening and critical thinking skills.

About Central Maryland School of Massage
Central Maryland School of Massage (CMSM) prides itself on providing excellent educational opportunities for individuals seeking a profession in the Massage Therapy field. The mission of CMSM continues to be to provide regional businesses and residents with an outstanding source of education that promotes health and overall well-being.

The school has continued to update and improve its educational opportunities and facilities. As industry demands grow and change, CMSM keeps pace, offering hands-on training. By providing quality instruction, personalized attention, and excellent training techniques, we prepare our graduates to excel in their future pursuits. Our graduates and prospective employers are secure in the knowledge that CMSM graduates have the skills necessary for career success."

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Studies revealed Children with Autism showed less autistic behavior and improved social skills with the help of pediatric massage therapy.

Frederick, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/18/2014 -- Millions of children worldwide are diagnosed of developmental disorders within the autism spectrum classification. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC, autism diagnoses today are 1 in every 50 children from 1 in every 5,000 children in 1980. Studies also showed boys appear to be affected five times more than girls.

Causes of autism are fairly known amidst numerous theories. However, autism-like conditions such Asperger's disorder, Rett Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder are now integrated to autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

According to the Autism Research Institute, autism is a severe developmental disorder that starts during birth or within the first two-and-a-half years of life. Most children with autism are perfectly normal in appearance, but spend their time engaged in puzzling behaviors that are markedly different from those of neuro-typically developing children. Autism spectrum disorders interfere with brain's normal development in the areas that influence reasoning, social interaction, motor skills, communication skills, and attention. Children with autism spectrum disorders are typically deficient in verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction, and play activities.

Developmental disorders occur across a spectrum, affecting individuals differently. Some children lose the ability to speak, some might have motor impairment, and many lack social and emotional awareness. Behaviors range from hyperactivity to serious self-injury. Studies report other children show lack of eye contact and have an aversion to touch and tactile stimulation making it difficult for children with ASD to communicate with others. If left untreated, children do not develop the skills they need to become a fully functioning part of society and leads to frustrated social isolation.

Autism as of now is incurable, and behaviors associated with the disorder persist throughout the child's lifetime.

Therapeutic Massage for ASD

Unknown to many, children with ASD have significantly lower levels of oxytocin, a hormone which is associated with emotional connections and feelings of love. It causes feelings of warmth and relaxation and decreases levels of stress. Research studies have proven Oxytocin is released in human body during and after receiving nurturing touch. A Study conducted in 2007 reported that oxytocin helped autistic individuals retain the ability to evaluate the emotional significance of speech and also showed a decrease in autism spectrum repetitive behaviors. Massage provides relaxation, stress reduction and calm muscle spasms among individuals with Autism. This type of physical intervention promotes on-task and social relatedness behavior showing less erratic behavior and heightened attentiveness after receiving massage therapy. This approach coupled with sensory integration proved to be beneficial in reducing inattentiveness, touch aversion and withdrawal on patients. It also helps ASD patients become accustomed to tactile stimulation and aides in body awareness. Often by incorporating massage therapy into daily routines, ASD patients experience decreased issues with sleeping.

Massage and touch therapy techniques for children with varied developmental challenges yield different results among patients and should be practiced under direct supervision of medical practitioners.

Pediatric Massage therapy and other massage therapy techniques are being offered in different certified massage therapy schools across States.

About Central Maryland School of Massage
Central Maryland School of Massage (CMSM) prides itself on providing excellent educational opportunities for individuals seeking a profession in the Massage Therapy field. The mission of CMSM continues to be to provide regional businesses and residents with an outstanding source of education that promotes health and overall well-being.

The school has continued to update and improve its educational opportunities and facilities. As industry demands grow and change, CMSM keeps pace, offering hands-on training. By providing quality instruction, personalized attention, and excellent training techniques, we prepare our graduates to excel in their future pursuits. Our graduates and prospective employers are secure in the knowledge that CMSM graduates have the skills necessary for career success."

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm