Fitness Activities for Children with Autism (1)

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FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH
AUTISM
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INFORMATION

• At Alee, we hope to use our expert knowledge to
  ensure that every child we are entrusted to work
  with at our autism clinic reaches their full
  potential, be that academic, personal or
  physical. Studies have shown that encouraging a
  child with autism to engage in sporting
  activities can have a range of health benefits.
  As well as promoting a healthier lifestyle,
  exercising can help improve a childs mood, and
  help reduce hyperactivity or any frustration that
  they may be feeling. However, it is often
  difficult to find activities for children with
  autism to participate in that they will enjoy
  without feeling overwhelmed.

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4 FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Obstacle Course Mirror Exercises Yoga Gymnastics
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OBSTACLE COURSE
Build an obstacle course in your home/backyard!
To do this, you can either rearrange your
furniture or use chalk to design an assault
course of your own. Keep it simple perhaps by
listing certain tasks at each stop such as jump,
touch your toes, hop and more.
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MIRROR EXERCISES
Stand opposite each other and take it in turns to
perform an action which the other player copies
as though they were looking into the mirror. This
can help them improve their communication skills
and also their body awareness as it requires a
lot of focus!
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YOGA
Yoga is a fun, relaxing sport that you can
participate in from the comfort of your own
living room! Whether you follow an online
tutorial or come up with your own exercising
plan, yoga is a great way to help your child stay
fit and healthy. Studies have shown that children
with autism therapy respond positively to yoga
due to the fact that it can help them feel
relaxed and calm.
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GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics is another popular sport among
children with autism. Simple gymnastic activities
can help them improve their balance,
communication skills and endurance. Furthermore,
Gymnastics is a sport which allows them to be
part of a team while continuing to work
independently.
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