Getting into the Game : Sports Programs for Kids with Autism.

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Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder will help families, clinicians and coaches support children with autism in taking their first steps into sport and recreation. Participation in individual and team sports plays an important part in children's development and promotes growth in a number of areas. As well as the obvious health benefits, sport also provides the perfect backdrop to teach young people with autism about rules, strategy and teamwork - all invaluable lessons that can be applied to wider society. By detailing six of the most popular sports: c.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Why participating in sports is great for individuals with ASD -- Choosing a sport -- Working with your coach : parents' corner -- Supports and strategies for learning in sport -- Learning supports for children with ASD -- Keeping everyone organized and motivated : strategies for encouraging volunteer engagement -- Bike riding : getting on the road / Janine Halayko, Veronica Smith -- Let's go skating! Introducing your skater with ASD to the ice for the first time / Stephanie Patterson, Vivian W. Ng -- Swimming life skills for the water / Laura Dumas, Veronica Smith -- Kicking the habit : martial arts training for families with children with ASD / Jonathan Rivero, Stephanie Patterson -- Tennis : the perfect match / Shafali Spurling Jeste, Richard Spurling, Stephanie Patterson -- Soccer : join the soccer team! / Veronica Swift.

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