Studies and Research.

further reading

Studies and research.

Research of Hand Reflexology Stimulation in Children With ADHD.
https://doi.org/10.15405/epes.20121.17
Dec. 2020
Author: European Proceedings of Educational Sciences, , Lavrinčík, Jan, and Kristína Tománková.

Challenging Case in Clinical Practice: Foot Reflexology for Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/act.2016.29081.jmc (Full article)
Dec. 2016
Author: Jesus Manzanares Corominas, MD

Effect of foot reflexology on behavioural and emotional problems in preschool children.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1130862121001443
Nov. 2021
Enfermería Clínica, Vol. 471–477
Author: Subagya et al.

A case study: Effects of foot reflexology on ADHD symptoms and enuresis nocturia in a child with ADHD and enuresis nocturia.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388118302834
Nov. 2018
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Vol. 139–141, 1
Author: Dane, Şenol, and M. Osain Welcome

Effect of Feet Reflexology on Autism Symptoms and Constipation in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Effect-of-Feet-Reflexology-on-Autism-Symptoms-and-Ghoneim-Badawy/ab070ca152d1dab79b0a86b0ed008d45cf4a8639
2019
Author: Ghoneim, Azza Abdalla, et al.

The Effect of Foot Massage on the Severity of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Children Aged 6–12.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7299421/
May 2020
Author: Zahra Asadi, Fereshteh Shakibaei, Mohammad Mazaheri, and Soheila Jafari-Mianaei

Reflexology in School for children with Special Educational Needs.
https://www.aor.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/A-Z_Reflexology_Advice/Babies-Children-adolesence/Reflexions-A-Z-Learning-Difficulties-Reflexation-reflexology-in-school-for-children-with-special-educational-needs.pdf
Dec. 2013
Author: Angela Sellens Drake MAR

Effect of Feet Reflexology on Autism Symptoms and Constipation in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JHMN/article/view/47132
2019
Author: Azza Abdalla Ghoneim and Shimaa AbdElhady Badawy and Seham Farouk Ismael Mahedy

Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Sleep Habits in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
https://www.magiran.com/paper/2676600/effect-of-foot-reflexology-massage-on-sleep-habits-in-children-with-autistic-spectrum-disorder-a-randomized-clinical-trial?lang=en
Jan 2024
Author: Abd Al-Rahman Golbaf and Monir Ramezani and Hamidreza Behnam Vashani and Shapour Badiee Aval and Fatemeh Moharreri

Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Pain and Anxiety Levels regarding Insulin Injection among Diabetic Children.
https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/article_300280.html
March 2023
Author: Nagwa Ramadan Esmail Magor, Ohoud Youssef El-Sheikh, Manal Farouk Mohamed, Manal Mohamed Ahmed Ayed

The Educational Benefits of Reflexology for Children with Dual Sensory Impairments.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350628685_The_Educational_Benefits_of_Reflexology_for_Children_with_Dual_Sensory_Impairments    
October 2018
Author: Sylvia Povey, David Etheridge

Articles

Ritalin Vs Reflexology (Case Study)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ritalin-vs-reflexology-lynne-snook/

Children Learning to Battle Anxiety Through Reflexology.
https://fermanaghherald.com/2022/02/children-learning-to-battle-anxiety-through-reflexology/

Reflexology and the Special Needs Child.
https://www.elitelearning.com/resource-center/rehabilitation-therapy/reflexology-and-the-special-needs-child/

The Power of Reflexology on Children with Special Needs.
https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/the-power-of-reflexology-on-children-with-special-needs/

The power of reflexology for SEND children: HOW SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH NON-NEURO TYPICAL CHILDREN, AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS OR THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY OR LEARNING DEFICITS CAN BENEFIT FROM REGULAR REFLEXOLOGY
https://www.raisingspirit.com/blog/2018/6/2/the-power-of-reflexology-for-send-children-gjtsb-3y55s-trzc2

Reflexology For Autism: Guide To Support Special Needs Children
https://brainwave.watch/reflexology-for-autism/

The latest research into the impact of Reflexology on autistic children.
https://www.lotusreflexology.co.uk/blog/the-latest-research-into-the-impact-of-reflexology-on-autistic-children/

Reflexology for Children & Young People.
https://becomecalm.co.uk/reflexology-for-children/

Reflexology and ADD / ADHD
https://www.nholme.com/canreflexologyhelpme/add_adhd.html

Does Your Child Have ADHD? Reflexology Can Help
https://patch.com/florida/dunedin/bp--adhd-how-reflexology-can-help-children

ADHD & Foot Massage
https://www.richmondparktherapies.com/post/adhd-foot-massage

the PRACTITIONER

About Oonagh

Oonagh is a certified practitioner in Reflexology, graduating in 2002 with a Diploma from the IIR (UK). During her 20-year practice, she has worked extensively with adults and children but now focuses working with children and young adults, especially those with ADHD, autism, and other behaviour-related conditions.

Oonagh is married, with 3 children, and working between London, UK and Cascais, Portugal.

Certificates

IIR (International Institute Of Reflexology)

Oonagh received her Diploma from the International Institute of Reflexology - the world's leading authority on Reflexology, licensed globally to teach the Original Ingham Method® of Reflexology.

Key Course Content

• Reflexology Theory and Practice

• Anatomy, Physiology and Common Pathologies

• Nutrition and Well-Being

• Complimentary Therapy Practice Knowledge

• General Adult Health

• Babies and Children

• Fertility

• Maternity

• Cancer and Palliative Care

Reflexology

Diploma in Reflexology • IIR (UK) • 2002

Holistic Body Massage

Diploma in Holistic Massage • Bristol Holistic Health Education Centre (UK) • 2004

TRAINING BACKGROUND

Indian Head Massage

Diploma in Indian Head Massage • (Bristol Holistic Health Education Centre) • 2006