STOP and Relax, Your Special Needs Yoga Toolbox

STOP and Relax, Your Special Needs Yoga Toolbox

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S.T.O.P. and Relax© is a Yoga-Based Relaxation Curriculum for Students with Special Needs. The S.T.O.P.

and Relax© is a systematic program for teaching relaxation and self-calming skills to children and young adults with disabilities such as autism, Asperger's disorder, ADHD, or anxiety. Using evidence-based practices that address the "fight-flight" response, S.T.O.P. and Relax© integrates yoga, cognitive-behavioral psychology, and special education techniques to promote coping skills. As self-calmi

05/07/2026

Real-world impact matters.

Educators and clinicians are seeing meaningful changes with STOP and Relax, from reduced stress behaviors to increased self-regulation and peer support.

Discover why schools and OT programs trust this evidence-informed curriculum: stoeltingco.com/stopandrelaxoverview

02/25/2026

S.T.O.P. and Relax at a glance! Click to see:

S.T.O.P and Relax Overview S.T.O.P. and Relax© is a structured, yoga‑based curriculum that teaches children self-regulation skills.

02/25/2026

At the NASP conference (Feb 24-27), S.T.O.P. and Relax is at the Stoelting Co Psychology table!. See the materials, get questions answered, discover how this intervention can help your students!

02/24/2026

From a co-author of S.T.O.P. and Relax, a thoughtful and practical chapter in a forthcoming book. The discussion includes information about S.T.O.P. and Relax as a beneficial intervention.
ink.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-86558-9_13

02/24/2026

S.T.O.P and Relax is part of the discussion in this forthcoming book, Contemporary and Global Perspectives in Physical Therapy https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-86558-9?page=1

The chapter on Psychological Assessments and Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder was written by Dr. Debra Krodman-Collins, co-author of S.T.O.P. and Relax and of the research article, Therapeutic Yoga-Based Curriculum for Treatment of Disruptive Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mixed-Methods Single Case Study (The International Journal of Indian Psychology ISSN 2348-5396 (Online) | ISSN: 2349-3429 (Print)
Volume 11, Issue 2, April- June, 2023)

Therapeutic Yoga-Based Curriculum for Treatment of Disruptive Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mixed-Methods Single Case Study » The International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy 05/03/2023

On the heels of the updated S.T.O.P. and Relax curriculum Stoelting released in 2021, my CASE STUDY using S.T.O.P. and Relax has been PUBLISHED!
Therapeutic Yoga-Based Curriculum for Treatment of Disruptive Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mixed-Methods Single Case Study Debra Krodman-Collins1*, Brian M. Syzdek2* ABSTRACT Disruptive behaviors are displayed by the majority of individuals with autism and impede skill acquisition and adaptive behavior development.
Therapeutic Yoga-Based Curriculum for Treatment of Disruptive Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mixed-Methods Single Case Study Debra Krodman-Collins1*, Brian M. Syzdek2* ABSTRACT Disruptive behaviors are displayed by the majority of individuals with autism and impede skill acquisition and adaptive behavior development.

Therapeutic Yoga-Based Curriculum for Treatment of Disruptive Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mixed-Methods Single Case Study » The International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy The International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy(ISSN 2348-5396) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, academic journal that examines the intersection of Psychology, Social sciences, Education, and Home science with IJIP. IJIP is an international electronic journal published in quarterly. All peer-...

AFIRM Modules | AFIRM 04/19/2023

Here is a great resource for implementing interventions for students with ASD or related needs. Free, online training modules for implementing specific, evidence-based interventions. Useful for professionals, paraprofessionals, and caregivers!

AFIRM Modules | AFIRM AFIRM Modules AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with autism from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download. Download an overview of the Components of AFIRM t...

Council for Exceptional Children | The premier association for special education professionals 10/06/2022

Dr. Debra Krodman-Collins, psychologist and co-author of S.T.O.P. and Relax, will be speaking at the January 2023 DADD conference. DADD is the Council for Exceptional Children Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
https://exceptionalchildren.org/events/2023-dadd-conference

Council for Exceptional Children | The premier association for special education professionals The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

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