Why “Just Start With Any Exercise” Doesn’t Work in Autism Fitness Programming
“Just start with any exercise.” It sounds like an inviting, low-pressure way to introduce someone to movement. But when it …
Autism and Behavior
The Two Types of Strength and Why they Matter for Autistic and Neurodivergent Fitness Training
“They’re strong enough already.” “I don’t want him to get too strong…” “What about cardio and stretching?” These are just …
Behavioral Momentum and Autism Fitness
Motivation gets an athlete starting the exercise. Behavioral momentum is what keeps them coming back — session after session, rep …
When Is It Time to Add a New Exercise? A Framework for Coaching Autism and Neurodivergent Athletes
One of the questions I get asked most often by coaches working with autism and neurodivergent athletes is deceptively simple: …
The Preventative Health Benefits of Fitness for the Adult Autism and Neurodivergent Population
Do falls and the affects of aging concern you? For many neurotypical individuals, falls and muscular degeneration as we age …
How to Modify Exercises for the Autism and Neurodivergent Population
Do you notice that many individuals with autism and related neurodivergencies have difficulty with certain movement patterns and exercises? They …
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 skip🏃♂️) into their session? Does …
Essential Behavioral and Life Skills in Autism Fitness Programs
One of the “secrets” (it’s not a secret, but we’ll call it that🤨) of strength training and general (well-programed) fitness …
The Power of Choice
Optimizing Fitness Programs for the Autism and Neurodivergent Population “Do you want to start with the hurdle steps or overhead …
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 …