Changing Lives,One Goal at a Time
Team sports are one of the defining experiences of childhood. Weekday practices, Saturdays on the field, victory, defeat and a sense of
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Fitness Challenge
Fitness Challenge Having written dozens of articles about fitness for the autism and special needs population over the past 8 years I’ve learned, omitted, added, and altogether changed much of...
12 Special Needs Fitness Tips for the New Year
I have the interesting position of watching trends in special needs and fitness. Last year several articles and web sites brought attention to the increasing incidence of obesity and lifestyle-related...
A “Happy” World: It’s Time for Some Meditation in This Fast-Paced Nation
Meditation Being bombarded by technology has become an inescapable norm that has pervaded our society. Popular topics of conversation have changed quite a bit over the last decade or so....
The New Rules Of Adaptive P.E.
Adaptive P.E. Most of the Adaptive Physical Education programs that I have either observed or been briefed upon fit into one of three categories: Are based on units of team...
Doug’s 3-Point Back-To-School Guide for Parents
Back-To-School Guide for Parents It’s that time of year again where both children and parents experience a myriad of emotions. Going back-to-school can be both stressful and exciting. Therefore, it...
5 Ways Fitness Can Improve Autism Symptoms
Fitness Can Improve Autism Symptoms If you live or work with someone on the autism spectrum, you are familiar with the challenges of daily life. Many of the common symptoms...
Fitness as a Gateway to Independence
At one time, Fidele required 10 minute breaks between 30 second periods of exercise. During “break” time he would wander back and forth, play with the odd piece of string...
4 Exercise Progressions, 5W’s, and an H
4 Exercise Progressions, 5W’s, and an H The most frustrating part of beginning a fitness or physical education program for students with special needs is that educators and professionals are...
Making Time for Fitness
Making Time for Fitness Time management may be one of the most debilitating aspects of life for families with special needs children. I have heard the “we don’t have time”...
