Saturday, February 5, 2011
Autism and Physical Fitness
We all know the benefits of physical activity, however there is research to support that physical fitness is imperative for individuals with autism to support body awareness, sensory regulation and overall cognitive organization. As children grow older, physical activity is usually more self directed. Many individuals with autism often require support to explore activities that can enhance their physical health. This new program, PAC Profile (Physical, Adaptive and Cognitive) is directed towards people with autism, as it was created by Eric Chessen, who has a background in exercise physiology in addition to ABA (applied behavioral analysis....a model of care that many experts in autism promote). PAC is a group of physical activities that can be used to set measurable goals. Sounds like a great resource!
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