Sports

Middle School with an ASD – Strive to Thrive or (at least) Survive

September 16, 2011 By Joanna Keating-Velasco

Middle school years are full of challenges. Adding Autism Spectrum Disorder to the mix might just create a recipe for disaster. Many adults with ASD say that middle school was a nightmare. Temple Grandin adds that this was one of the worst parts of her life. Helping your ASD Teen Thrive Without getting into the [...]

Filed Under: Joanna Keating-Velasco, Organization, School, School Books, Sports

How To Select A Sport For Your Child With ADHD or SPD

April 16, 2011 By Tiffani Lawton, R.N.

I have four boys ranging in age from 4 to 20. They are all individual & unique, but they also have many similarities. I tend to reflect upon my first round of parenting when making decisions for the little ones. Of late, I am looking back at the beginning of my older boy’s sporting ‘careers’. [...]

Filed Under: ADHD, behavior, sensory defensive, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Seeker, Sports

Benefits to Participating in Sports

May 18, 2010 By Danette Schott, M.A.

Today let’s take a closer look at sports. This information can apply to many children with special needs such as ADHD, high functioning autism, anxiety, bipolar, depression, etc. Physical exercise is good for everyone, along with being a good method to release stress. Participating in sports teaches many lessons to children. Both team and individual [...]

Filed Under: Danette Schott, Sports Tagged With: adhd children, anxious children, Autism, coaching children, karate, playing soccer