4 Misconceptions about Fitness Programs for the Autism and Neurodivergent Populations
“Can I have a program for a non-verbal 17 year old?” “Should we switch things up for variety and so …
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Assessing Exercise for the Autism Population
A multi-skill Approach using the Autism Fitness PAC Profile If you’ve been following Autism Fitness for a bit, you’re familiar …
Bad Exercises for Autism
Should certain exercises be avoided? How do you know which ones? “Let’s start with arm circles and then a hula …
The Power of Choice
Optimizing Fitness Programs for the Autism and Neurodivergent Population “Do you want to start with the hurdle steps or overhead …
A Parent’s Guide to Advocating for Strength in Neurodivergence
How Autism Parents can Set the Course for Success Kevin wasn’t one to finish up a chore. While gardening, he …
Autism and Aging
The Necessity of Fitness as Preventative Healthcare for Adults with Autism Do falls and the affects of aging concern you? …
Passive versus Active
The Role of Sensory Gyms and Fitness Training for Individuals with Autism The Sensory Gym When asking “Is a sensory …
Meaningful Motor Planning and Autism
The Practical Aspects of Gross Motor Function in Autism If you’ve worked with the Autism/Neurodivergent population for more than a …
They Myth of Motivation for Autism and Neurodivergent Athletes
Are all your autism and/or neurodivergent athletes motivated all the time? Likely not. “my son/daughter/students/clients aren’t motivated to exercise” is …
Motor Planning and Autism
The best way to counteract and even prevent movement dysfunction for the ASD and neurodiverse population is through fitness and strengthening programs that meet their physical, adaptive, and cognitive needs. While there are multiple aspects of physical ability; endurance, flexibility, mobility, coordination, the hub by which all operate is strength.