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 …
Autism
5 Carryover 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 …
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.
Do Sports Help People with Autism?
A Parent’s Guide to Perspective and the Questions that Count for Children and Teens with ASD Do sports help people …