Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Diaphragmatic Breathing:

This type of breathing encourages the child to drop the diaphragm down and expand the belly to intake a full breath of air instead of expanding or breathing from the shoulders or upper respiratory system.  This type of breathing is more efficient for speech production and has a calming effect on the nervous system.

Watch this first video for an overview and rationale for diaphragmatic breathing (THIS VIDEO IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLACK, THIS IS SIMPLY FOR THE AUDIO):

Watch this second video for a video demonstration of diaphragmatic breathing in seated position and in supine position: