Have you heard of Exercise Connection’s Exercise Buddy app? It can provide excellent support for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—and their caregivers and teachers—in terms of breaking down barriers to participation in physical activity programs. Developing a physically active lifestyle produces benefits to overall health and well-being, regardless of neurotype. Additionally, the positive […]
If you’re part of the autism community, you might have heard about the Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate and have wondered about the process of working towards getting accredited. Scientific research and studies have helped experts understand and address many autism-related barriers to participation in physical activity—but that understanding doesn’t help much if you don’t also […]
Exercise is excellent for people of all ages. From lowering stress and managing weight to introducing new hobbies, physical activity is one of the essential things in which people can participate. However, not everyone exercises the same. People with different physical and mental characteristics will approach taking up a sport or working out in unique […]
Communicating with someone with autism can pose certain challenges. The person may not understand your instruction clearly, or they may not be able to express themselves adequately. One of the main challenges someone experiences with autism involves deficits in social skills. Not only may they face challenges verbally communicating, but they may also not display […]
Trainers, coaches, and physical education teachers have a lot on their plates. Not only do they need to develop effective training plans for the people and students they teach, but each client or student must also remain engaged to make progress. Teaching someone with a neurodivergent disorder, like autism, can be an additional challenge—one that […]
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