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Cheer On Autistic Boston Marathon Runner, Jonathan Brunot!
5 ways you can show your support & admiration!
Children With Autism Take Part In LA Tennis Challenge
A night of exhibition tennis featuring the No. 1 player in the world, Novak Djokavic, provided more than athletic entertainment — It fulfilled the wishes of children who struggle with Autism.
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From: CBC Los Angeles
Published: March 11, 2013
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Alliance Growing Between Autism And Aquatics
Although there is little scientific backing for water therapies involving people on the Autism Spectrum, some families have noted immediate and highly positive results from water-based activities like swimming and surfing.
From: The Examiner
Published: September 19, 2012
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Autism Can’t Slow This Kart Prodigy
At school, Austin Riley struggles to make friends. But in the pits, he’s just one of the kids — everything is normal. State's Autin's mom, "In a race car, he feels something he doesn’t in most aspects of his life: confidence and control."
From: Wheels.ca
Published: September 15, 2012
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Teaching Your Kid to Ride a Bike
Teaching any child to ride a bike can be a difficult task. Add in the physical difficulties some individuals with autism have in relation to strength, balance and coordination and the difficulty level rises dramatically. Just like any skill, however, there’s always a way to teach. Abby Twyman, BCBA tells you how...
From: Autism Community
Published: July 24, 2012
Found In: , How To's , Physical Fitness, General Health & Wellbeing › Sports & Exercise
PomPom Hockey!
Great idea to keep bodies on the move!
Learning 4 Kids
Published: July 4, 2012
Found in: , Physical Fitness, General Health & Wellbeing › Sports & Exercise , Therapy & Treatment › Occupational & Sensory Therapy
Instructions For Aqua Exercises With Pool Noodles
With this heatwave hitting vast areas of Canada and the US, these exercises are an ideal way for all individuals – with and without Autism – to keep cool and fit at the same time!
From: Livestrong.com
Published: July 4, 2012
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Special Ed. Students Get A Spot On The Team
Unified Sports teams partner nondisabled student athletes with teammates who have intellectual disabilities. The program has had a recent surge in participation: More than 2,000 schools in 42 states have Unified Sports teams.
From: Education Week
Published: July 3, 2012
Found In: , Advocacy & Awareness › Advocacy Initiatives & Resources , Physical Fitness, General Health & Wellbeing › Sports & Exercise
YMCA Locations That Offer Special Needs Swimming Instructions - REDUCE THE RISK!
Don't let your child become another statistic!
Published: June 18, 2012
Found in: , Physical Fitness, General Health & Wellbeing › Sports & Exercise , Safety › General Safety › Pool Safety › Wandering & Bolting