Ghana training - April 2026
A groundbreaking method of in-home care for families.
Evidence-based training for professionals, built on 15 years of clinical research by Dr. Louisa Silva.
Project Overview:
QST - Tuina Support in Ghana
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 31 children. Up to 90% also experience Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), which can lead to anxiety, behavioural challenges, sleep problems, and family stress.
Stichting Qigong Therapy will deliver QST – Tuina training programme in Ghana in April 2026, building local capacity for sustainable autism care.
Programme Highlights:
Training 5 local therapists in QST theory and practical skills.
Workshops for 15 parents and their children, empowering daily at-home therapy.
Supervised practical sessions for parents and children led by QST - Tuina trainers Jill Brown and Rebecca Arven.
5 months of post-training mentorship for therapists.
Project Goals:
Improve sensory and emotional regulation in children with autism.
Empower parents with effective tools for home care.
Build sustainable local expertise for ongoing community support.
Sponsor Impact:
Funding will cover: training materials, manuals, flights, accommodation, venue hire, and logistical support.
Sponsors will directly help children and families access evidence-based, family-centred care where support is limited.
About Qigong Sensory Therapy (QST):
QST - Tuina is a gentle, easy to learn adaptable QST Tuina protocol for parents perform at home on their child 15-20 minutes a day for 1 to 2 years.
Certified therapists provide parent coaching, resulting in lasting improvements in:
Evidence:
Specific Sensory Techniques and Sensory Environmental Modifications for Children and Youth With Sensory Integration Difficulties: A Systematic Review – American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2017
Qigong Sensory Training Massage for Children with Autism: A Feasibility Study – Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 2018
About Stichting Qigong Therapy:
Stichting Qigong Therapy is a non-profit organisation providing professional QST training to therapists and parents in countries with limited resources.
Our mission is to make evidence-based autism care accessible and sustainable, empowering local communities to support children with ASD and SPD effectively in countries with limited resources.
Your support can make this training a success and bring hope to families in need.
A groundbreaking method of in-home care for families.
Evidence-based training for professionals, built on 15 years of clinical research by Dr. Louisa Silva.
Project Overview:
QST - Tuina Support in Ghana
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 31 children. Up to 90% also experience Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), which can lead to anxiety, behavioural challenges, sleep problems, and family stress.
Stichting Qigong Therapy will deliver QST – Tuina training programme in Ghana in April 2026, building local capacity for sustainable autism care.
Programme Highlights:
Training 5 local therapists in QST theory and practical skills.
Workshops for 15 parents and their children, empowering daily at-home therapy.
Supervised practical sessions for parents and children led by QST - Tuina trainers Jill Brown and Rebecca Arven.
5 months of post-training mentorship for therapists.
Project Goals:
Improve sensory and emotional regulation in children with autism.
Empower parents with effective tools for home care.
Build sustainable local expertise for ongoing community support.
Sponsor Impact:
Funding will cover: training materials, manuals, flights, accommodation, venue hire, and logistical support.
Sponsors will directly help children and families access evidence-based, family-centred care where support is limited.
About Qigong Sensory Therapy (QST):
QST - Tuina is a gentle, easy to learn adaptable QST Tuina protocol for parents perform at home on their child 15-20 minutes a day for 1 to 2 years.
Certified therapists provide parent coaching, resulting in lasting improvements in:
- Sensory processing and emotional regulation
- Sleep, digestion, and improved behaviour
- Communication and social engagement
- Family bonding and well-being
Evidence:
Specific Sensory Techniques and Sensory Environmental Modifications for Children and Youth With Sensory Integration Difficulties: A Systematic Review – American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2017
Qigong Sensory Training Massage for Children with Autism: A Feasibility Study – Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 2018
About Stichting Qigong Therapy:
Stichting Qigong Therapy is a non-profit organisation providing professional QST training to therapists and parents in countries with limited resources.
Our mission is to make evidence-based autism care accessible and sustainable, empowering local communities to support children with ASD and SPD effectively in countries with limited resources.
Your support can make this training a success and bring hope to families in need.
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