Autism Fitness in My Classroom
Autism Fitness When we enjoy performing a particular activity, it is likely that we will do it often. Finding ways to create reinforcing active environments provides a positive experience for...
Eric Chessen
Moving in the Right Direction
Moving in the Right Direction When one of my athletes begins trying something new or different, I let it happen. Discovering an enjoyment of movement, even if it is a...
Waving Not Drowning: The Process of Making Fitness Fun
Making Fitness Fun When we embark upon a new activity or skill, we’re usually not too adept at it. From clarinet to skiing, I’ve experienced the enlightening glow of failure...
Physical Fitness and the IEP
The purpose of an IEP, by definition and design, is to incorporate a student-centered curriculum, or elements of a curriculum, that make sense for him or her.
Fitness Every Day Flow Chart: A Guide for You (Yes, You)
Fitness Every Day Flow Chart If you do not think fitness is an essential part of optimal development and lifelong health, skip this. This is a plan for developing and...
Fitness Gift Guide
Quite possibly I have a bias by filling this article with items that I commonly use in programming. But, as I assure and quite a few of my athletes can...
Five Fitness Facts for a Fitter Fall
Recent research has demonstrated that the autism population may be more at risk for lifestyle-related medical complications (Type II Diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease) than the neurotypical population due to several issues
Roping in the Fun Using Fitness Ropes with Special Needs Athletes
One of the reasons Autism Fitness programming works for my athletes is the selection of equipment that we use. Any tool is only as good as the coach using it...
6 Summer Success Steps for Getting Active
The June edition of every parent-related magazine since the dawn of the printing press has excitedly, in bold-font and capital letters, informed readers that Summer is the time to get...
Adapted Phy. Ed. Is It in Your Child’s IEP? It Should Be.
Several years ago I was working with one of my in-home athletes and his visiting uncle asked “Doesn’t he get gym at school?” I assumed the answer was, as it...
