Motivation, Expectations, and Exercise for the Autism Population; 3 Great Strategies
What do you expect from your autism and neurodivergent athletes when they walk (run, or skipšāāļø) into their session? Does …
The Differences Between Fitness and Recreation for Autism and Neurodivergence
Fitness for the autism and neurodivergent population is often categorized as “recreational,” but is this accurate? It may seem a …
5 Carryover Behavioral and Life Skills in Autism Fitness Programs
One of the “secrets” (it’s not a secret, but we’ll call it thatš¤Ø) of strength training and general (well-programed) fitness …
What to do in your First Session with an Autism Athlete
There is so much riding on your first session with a new ASD athlete. Now, this could be a child, …
Reinforcers, Motivation, and Exercise for the Autism and Neurodivergent Population
“What do I use for reinforcers?” “How do we motivate students to exercise?” If you’ve been wondering about these, or …
Sensory Issues and Fitness for the Autism Life Skill Athlete
The loose panel on a window. The whir of an A/C unit. The way the resistance band feels on the …
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 …
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 …
Exercises to Avoid for Autistic Individuals
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 …