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Eligibility
to Participate in the QST Studies
Trainers/Therapists
In order to become trained in QST, trainers/therapists should:
- Have at least two years experience working
with children with autism and their families;
- Have an excellent level of general heath; and
- Have a strong
desire to commit time and energy to learning this intervention.
To become certified QST therapists, individuals must participate in a
38 hour course, including attending 24 hours of supervision
sessions, complete a
formal written and practical exam, and master the skills required to
successfully implement QST.
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Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders
In order to participate in the QST
studies and trainings, children should:
- Have an educational and/or medical diagnosis
of autism; AND
- Be under 6 years of age; AND
- Be on little or no medication (Medication
reduces the effectiveness of Qigong. The same can be true of
supplements); AND
- Not be in any intensive medical or behavioral
interventions during the QST. (Intensive medical or behavioral
interventions should be completed before beginning QST, they are
contraindicated at the same time as QST.)
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