“Asheena”! This is what I hear multiple times a day. Why would someone yell that over and over? What does it mean? Is it a song? Is it a...
Sit down! Stop squirming! Where are you going? Get off me! Keep walking! Slow down! Get off the floor!” Do any of these sound familiar? How about when they...
All the kids are lined up on the chalk line ready for jumping jacks, and one kid lies in a heap at the end of the line. Most of...
A tree is only as strong as its center. A house is as stable as its foundation. Humans are no different. The body we use to navigate the world...
As soon as the markers are out he’s got a mustache, a pirate patch, circles on his palms, a smiley face on his belly, and a dragon down his...
When I say sensory strategies, I’m not talking about groovy lights and water beads. Those things are cool and can be effective but let’s look at how we can...
Kids and adults on the autism spectrum tend to engage in individual sports that require less social interaction. These include running, biking and the martial arts, which combine structure...
If you haven’t grasped that I’m pro exercise for treating almost everything, let’s look at the benefits of exercise in our autistic adult population. In addition to the general...
What are the key benefits of physical fitness in neurodiverse children? Oh man! Where do I start? First off, the same benefits anyone else gets from exercises so will...
I have to be honest and say that I have not had much luck in finding autism specific sports programs in my area. In fact, if you were to...
